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Financial Journey: Tackling Debt & Building a Secure Future
A note from YNAB before we begin: Krys shared her story over on the YNAB support forum about the moment she decided to get a handle on her deepening debt balance. It was too good not to share. Over t
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DINK Budget Snapshot: $133K Income & Home Savings Strategy
Welcome to YNAB Money Snapshots—where you see a real picture of someone else’s budget and finances. They’re all anonymous, because sharing money is still a squirrelly topic for many, but we think air
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YNAB Journey: Day 24 - Krys' Financial Goals Update
This is the second installment of Krys’ story: see the first post here. Over the coming weeks, we’re going to follow along on her progress on eight financial goals she’s set for herself.
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Mortgage Refinance: Is It Right for You in 2024?
Wondering if you should refinance your mortgage right now? Well, turns out if you’re in a solid financial position and you plan to live in your house for awhile: the answer might be a resounding yes.
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YNAB Success Story: Paying Off $1,500 in One Month - Krys' Journey
This is the third installment of Krys’ story: see Day 1 here and Day 24 here. Over the coming weeks, we’re going to follow along on her progress on eight financial goals she’s set for herself. T
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Financial Recovery After Divorce: A Real-Life Story
Who: Dawn Malone-StevensWhere: Sacramento, CaliforniaWhat: After a divorce, this mother of two was running out of money halfway through the month and decided to change her situation. Soon, she had mo
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From $200K in Student Loan Debt to Financial Freedom: A Real Story
In 2015, Vanessa had to face her student debt— all six figures of it. She wrote the amount on a Post-it Note, stuck it to her laptop, and began researching everything about personal finance. Her sear
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YNAB Progress: Paying Off Debt & Achieving Financial Goals - Month 2 Update
This is the fourth installment of Krys’ story: see Day 1, Day 24, and Day 31. Over the coming weeks, we’re followingher progress on eight financial goals she’s set for herself. This post was original
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Debt Payoff Progress: Saving $4K & Paying Down $3K in 3 Months
This is the fifth installment of Krys’ story. We’re following along as she starts budgeting and works to pay off $20,000 of debt. This post was originally written at the end of January in 2020: after
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YNAB: Award-Winning Workplace - #1 Best Place to Work (2020 & 2021)
What’s it like to work at YNAB? Well, in short, it’s pretty great. We’re over the moon to be listed again as the #1 Best Small Workplace in Fortune’s Top Places to Work in 2020 and
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Financial Compatibility in Relationships: Navigating Money Differences
When you find a life partner, the chances of finding someone with the exact same financial habits and opinions is slim. In fact, you’re probably more likely to get eaten by a shark, or get hit by lig
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How Student Loan Debt Impacts Relationships: A Millennial Perspective
I’m sure you are very pretty and/or handsome and excel at witty banter. But according to a recent study, if you are seriously in debt, your nice hair and charming comebacks may be irrelevant. Busines
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Wealth Mindset: 8 Unexpected Thinking Habits of Successful People
When you think about a rich person, do you picture fancy cars, big houses, and a life of luxury? When observing truly wealthy people, it turns out they don’t often look like the Hollywood-type
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Minnesota Couple Pays Off $200K Debt & Saves for Home | YNAB Money Snapshot
See how a couple in Minnesota making roughly $100K/year is handling a recent drop in income as they set their sights on buying their own house. Welcome to YNAB Money Snapshots—where you see a real pi
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Build Financial Harmony: 5 Tips for Couples' Budgeting
Did you know that, the more frequently couples argue over finances, the more likely they are to get divorced? It’s true, and it can be avoidable with a shared budget! (Single people: you still need a
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Starbucks Barista Salary: A Realistic Look at Income & Budgeting
Welcome to YNAB Money Snapshots—where you see a real picture of someone else’s budget and finances. They’re all anonymous, because sharing money is still a squirrelly topic for many, but we think air
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Top 12 Personal Finance Insights from the YNAB Podcast
We recently put together a list of our favorite YNAB podcasts and split them out whether you’re a new to budgeting or well-seasoned. But while we were at it, we noticed the podcast isn’t
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Early House Payoff: A Real Budget & Financial Snapshot
Welcome to YNAB Money Snapshots—where you see a real picture of someone else’s budget and finances. They’re all anonymous, because sharing money is still a squirrelly topic for many, but we think air
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Back-to-School 2020: A Family's Experience & Budget Tips
It’s time to check in again with Joe and Josie Jones: our hypothetical average American family as they trek into the murky unknowns of back-to-school season. See how this family rolled with the punch
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Single Parent Budget: Managing Finances with 4 Kids | YNAB
Welcome to YNAB Money Snapshots—where you see a real picture of someone else’s budget and finances. They’re all anonymous, because sharing money is still a squirrelly topic for many, but we think air
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Top Tech Stocks of October 2021: Performance & Trends
Technology stocks are perennially one of the hottest areas of the stock market. Investors closely follow this sector because of its track record of scorching returns and the potential for more in the...
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Credit Unions vs. Banks: Understanding the Key DifferencesA credit union is a non-profit financial cooperative that offers banking services to its customers. Like a traditional bank, credit unions accept deposits, make loans and provide members...
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Grocery Prices Soaring: Understanding the Rising Cost of FoodBack when the pandemic first began, none of us knew how to shop for basic supplies anymore. Toilet paper vanished from store shelves, while household cleaning products sold for huge bids online. As CO...
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Inventory to Total Assets Ratio: Financial Analysis & InterpretationA financial analysis is sitting on a desk. Financial analysts use financial ratios and trends in data to forecast company performance. They use one of these ratios, inventory to total assets,...