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Jetsetters, campers, glampers, and wanderers—see our tips for getting closer to those far-away places.

Jetsetters, campers, glampers, and wanderers—see our tips for getting closer to those far-away places.

Tips for taking a trip

How to Save for a Vacation

Just like a meal plan can save money on groceries, a vacation plan can cut costs and stress just by staying organized!

Note To Self: Experiences > Things

How poorly planned vacation budgeting reminded me of my true priorities and how great it feels to spend money when you are spending it right.

How One Family Manages to Budget for Travel

"We have friends who look at our exotic trips and think we must have inherited a bundle from somewhere, but we didn't. We budget for travel."

Hello, It’s Me (Minus the Money Stress): A Tale of Treats & Travel

Ashley McCann
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January 5, 2024

Is an impromptu trip to Italy irresponsible? Not always. Learn how YNAB helped one woman organize her finances in a way that offered new opportunities.

Maximize Your Vacation Budget

Rachel Wong
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February 8, 2023

Want to learn to build a vacation budget that eliminates spending stress? We have Four Rules to help you spend and save on your next getaway!

Home Sweet Hostel: Budgeting as a Digital Nomad

Ashley McCann
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August 23, 2022

Home is wherever you may roam for many.  But how does budgeting as a digital nomad work? Learn more from YNAB's digital nomads.

7 Tips for Road Tripping on a Budget

Emily Hudson
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July 12, 2022

Tis the season to learn about road tripping on a budget! Enjoy an adventure regardless of rising gas prices with these cost-saving tips.

How to Save for a Vacation

Rachel Wong
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June 14, 2022

Just like a meal plan can save money on groceries, a vacation plan can cut costs and stress just by staying organized!

How I Use YNAB to Budget Days Off

Ashley Gutierrez Siler
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April 5, 2022

Not taking your paid time off from work is like leaving money out of your paycheck. Learn how to budget your days off to maximize your time.

See My Income and Expenses: I’m Living Full-Time in an RV

A YNABer Somewhere
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October 1, 2021

Want to dive into full-time RV living but wondering the details of the financials? See how a full-time RVer is making it work and thriving.

How to Handle Multiple Currencies in YNAB

Nicole van der Hoeven
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August 6, 2019

Wondering how to budget in different currency? With YNAB, it's possible to keep your changing timezones neat and tidy financially.

Welcome to Mini-Portland

Ernie Reppe
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March 13, 2019

Small cities are becoming just as creative and engaging in their offerings as big cities. And the best part? They don’t cost as much.

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2 Adults, 2 Kids, One Epic Vacation

Ryan Lewis
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November 16, 2018

How this family of four budgeted for their dream vacation and created memories that will last forever without going into debt.

How One Family Manages to Budget for Travel

Shannon Marie
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September 21, 2018

"We have friends who look at our exotic trips and think we must have inherited a bundle from somewhere, but we didn't. We budget for travel."

Three Tips for Adapting Your Budget to Coin-Based Cultures

Guest Author
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October 23, 2017

In Thailand’s no-cards-just-coins economy, we quickly realized just how woefully incompetent our budgeting system was in our new surroundings. Here's how ...

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24 Hours in NYC for Less Than $30

Tiina Treasure
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October 12, 2017

Guest contributor, Tiina Treasure, is back. This time, she’s invited us to join her for a three-borough tour of New York City, for less than $26/person ...

How We Save $2k A Month Living Rent/Utility Free

YNAB
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September 7, 2017

If you're trying to save money or get out of debt, you should think out of the box. For Dan and Tracy Kellerman, it meant a lot more travel.

10 Sites to Help You Plan a Budget-Friendly Vacation

Shannon Marie
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August 3, 2017

If you’ve got the flexibility in your budget, maybe a little getaway is in order? And maybe you don’t need as much flexibility as you think ...

How He Quit His Job & Traveled the World for a Year

Shannon Marie
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July 14, 2017

How this 20-something couple saved enough money with YNAB to pause their careers and travel the world for an entire year ...

Note To Self: Experiences > Things

Lindsey Burgess
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July 11, 2017

How poorly planned vacation budgeting reminded me of my true priorities and how great it feels to spend money when you are spending it right.

How We Moved Overseas & Traveled Europe On One Part-Time Salary

Lindsey Burgess
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June 15, 2017

When Janelle's husband decided he wanted to go back to school—in England—and they lived in LA. Here's how they moved (& traveled Europe!) on one salary.

How I Took a Dream Vacation on a Variable Income

Guest Author
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May 20, 2016

As a freelancer, I don’t have a steady income. Making this trip was a dream come true and paying for it with cash was the icing on the cake.

How We Budgeted for Disney World

Lindsey Burgess
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February 10, 2015

I have the best job in the world. We get to teach people how to gain control of their money, reach their goals, fulfill their dreams, and improve the quality of their lives. It sounds cheesy, but it happens. Every. Day. It’s pretty powerful stuff. I have the best job.

How To Budget While On Vacation

Guest Author
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July 22, 2014

“How did you track your expenses while on vacation?” is a common question around here. See how one couple budgeted while traveling.

What is a Staycation?

Jesse Mecham
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June 28, 2009

What's a staycation? Well, if you’re looking for a way to have a great time and save a bundle, you need to learn about staycations.

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