by OverviewFX | May 22, 2024 | Budget
This post is adapted from YNAB’s twice-monthly newsletter, Loose Change. One of the challenges of being a parent is trying to operate with split attention: you want to be present for your kids but also dinner’s behind schedule… and is the homework done? You’ve...
by OverviewFX | May 21, 2024 | Budget
Way back in 2014, I sunk a whopping 40.5 hours into an indie video game called “Papers, Please.” Have you heard of it? You play as a customs agent in a fictional Soviet Union-esque country. Every day, you work your way through a line of grumpy travelers, looking for...
by OverviewFX | May 16, 2024 | Budget
There’s no such thing as cutting spending. No really, there’s no such thing. You can’t cut spending. It’s impossible. So why try? It’s an exercise in futility.Allow me to explain.Let’s say you come to me and say, “You know, we’re...
by OverviewFX | May 13, 2024 | Budget
Imagine waking up every day knowing exactly how your money is paving the way toward the future you want. With YNAB targets, you can pinpoint how much you need each month for all the things that matter to you—from your childcare expenses to your dream vacation.Targets...
by OverviewFX | Apr 30, 2024 | Budget
This post is adapted from YNAB’s twice-monthly newsletter, Loose Change. Ever have a bad day surrounded by people who seem to be having the best day of their lives? You might feel pressure to share some good news yourself. Let them know that you’re on the up...
by OverviewFX | Apr 28, 2024 | Budget
After the release of our April Fool’s video, YNAB for Pets, we heard from a bunch of pet owners whose dreams came true that day…”Finally, my goldfish has a tool to work toward breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle.” -Max”My pets are like,...
