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True Confessions: Budgeting for Retirement

True Confessions: Budgeting for Retirement

Susan is 73 years old, living in the DC metro area, and using YNAB to float through the tricky maze of managing her money in retirement. Here’s her story. My Unexpected “Retirement”In 2010, I became “retired”—a little earlier than I had planned. After a successful...
Frugal Living Hacks | YNAB

Frugal Living Hacks | YNAB

Ah, this is 30, where my goals for the foreseeable future are 1) start wearing my retainers again and 2) find ways to make my money last so I can finally start saving up to buy a home. When it comes to the latter, I’m taking a hard look in the mirror about needs...
YNAB: The Best Mvelopes Alternative

YNAB: The Best Mvelopes Alternative

Almost anyone with an established budgeting habit would tell you that their budget is more than an app or an Excel spreadsheet. Budgeting is a routine, a practice, a plan for the future, a record of the past, an opportunity for growth, a sense of accomplishment, and a...
Hiding Gifts When Sharing a Budget

Hiding Gifts When Sharing a Budget

You finally found the perfect gift for your partner. You’ve snuck it through the door under your jacket and tucked it away safely in your underwear drawer. They’ll never find it. Yet, after all that tiptoeing around, it’s your budget that gives you away! We’ve got a...
Slay Your Loans With YNAB’s Loan Planner

Slay Your Loans With YNAB’s Loan Planner

Want to find more money to pay off your loans? The new Loan Planner from YNAB can help you save time and money on your loan payoff.Loans come in all flavors and sizes. Some drive you crazy, others lurk in the corner, and some seem so large they feel like you’ll never...