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Thrifting for Style: 6 Budget-Friendly Tips to Elevate Your Wardrobe
Budget confession: I used to have a bad Nordstrom habit. Needless to say, I had no interest in thrifting tips back in those days. Although I had a solid income in my 20’s, the money seemed to flow in
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Product Manager - Build Financial Empowerment with You Need a Budget (YNAB)
About Us and Why We’re Hiring We build “You Need a Budget,” the best budgeting software around. (But people in the know call us YNAB, which is pronounced “why-nab.”) For more than a decade, peo
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Build a Bare-Bones Budget in YNAB: Financial Security & Savings
Hey, it’s uncertain out there. Wondering how to future-proof your finances? Build a bare-bones budget. You might be asking, what is a bare-bones budget? Sounds morbid. Hear me out—you don’t have to s
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Maximize Your YNAB: Smart Strategies for Extra Funds
Financial planning can feel like a long game. You set your priorities and work at them little by little. It can take time to save up for future expenses like retirement and vacation or even for a lar
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College Finances 101: Essential Money Tips for Students
Hey, college students, it’s an exciting time! You’re off to school and onto the next chapter of your life. You’re establishing your independence, making decisions about your adult life, and you’re ab
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Simple Strategies for Financial Well-being: Live Better While Saving
I’ve never considered myself super disciplined with money; I’m definitely not some personal finance guru. I really struggle to squash the squeal of “I need that!” whenever I see a cool new video game
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Financial Wellness & Social Life: 3 Money Habits for a Better You
It’s a no-brainer: life is better when you’re not worried about money. Nobody wants to stress about bills or debt, which is why so many people begin budgeting. With increasing cost of living abound,
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Build Lasting Budgeting Habits: 9 Small Steps to Financial Success
Have you ever wondered how to stick to a budget? It starts out so well, such a clean, fresh, organized budget. But then something comes out of left field. There goes the budget. But the thing is—you
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Understanding Car Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide
Wondering how car insurance works, which insurance company to choose, and how to make sense of deductibles? At first glance, it can feel pretty confusing but knowing a few important things about insu
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Financial Freedom: The Ultimate Graduation Gift
As a YNABer, you know that budgeting is a total life-changer. You’re less stressed. You’ve conquered your debt. You enjoy life more because you have financial freedom. Want to take vacation? Pay off
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Managing Student Loan Debt While Starting a Family: Financial Strategies
Do you have student loan debt but also want to start a family? Both higher education and kids are notoriously expensive, and you might be feeling the squeeze of a repayment plan or anticipate the upc
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Debunking 8 Myths About YNAB Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide
As members of the YNAB Support Team, we’ve noticed some…let’s say mistruths…about our good friend Reconciliation, who has a serious PR problem. Here’s the thing—we know Reconciliation (both per
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Budget vs. Spending Plan: Understanding the Difference & Choosing What's Right for You
You might not feel like you have your money all figured out yet, but your palms are itching for some financial control. You’re here! You’re ready to make a budget. Or a spending plan. Or wait, are th
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Social Media Coordinator - Join the YNAB Team & Help People Budget!
About Us and Why We’re Hiring We promote “You Need a Budget,” the best budgeting software and educational resources around. (Those in the know call us YNAB, which is pronounced “why-nab.”) For more t
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Free YNAB Subscription for College Students - Financial Freedom Awaits
Yep, you read that right. Any – wait, every – college or graduate student is entitled to a free subscription of YNAB for one year. Why? Because I’ve met so many adults, years out of college, who are
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Financial Recovery: Rebuilding Your Budget for a Secure Future
You came here looking for a money reset, but that’s not really what you need. Nope! (Wait… what do I need then?) What you really need is to figure out how to get your finances back on track. Wh
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Student Loan Planning with YNAB: A Free 34-Day Trial
Interested in setting up a student loan planner but don’t have YNAB? Try it out for free for 34 days (no credit card required) to see how a budget can help you turn the chaos of student loans into an
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Building Credit for Young Adults: A Guide for Parents
“How can I help my kid build credit at 18?” A friend of mine asked. Actually, that isn’t true. What she really asked was: “Will you ask Jesse what we should do to help Grace build good credit n
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Roth IRA Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Tax-Advantaged Retirement
Planning for your future and want to know more about this Roth IRA thing people keep talking about? Is it actually worth it? If the words “compound interest” don’t make you giddy yet, keep reading an
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Avoid These 7 Costly Student Loan Mistakes
Student loans are a fact of life for many (most?) college grads these days and, unfortunately, student loan mistakes are easy to make. I wish I would have understood the consequences of taking out so
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Gold Price Forecast: Bank of America Predicts $3,000/Ounce Surge Amid Economic UncertaintyUnprecedented central bank and government actions taken to stem the economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic will send gold soaring to $3,000 an ounce, according to Bank of America. Governments a...
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Unemployment Benefits: Taxable in 2021 - What You Need to KnowLast year's tax break on unempl...
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Credit Card Activation: What Happens If You Don't Activate?You should activate your credit card. Credit cards generally have to be activated before you can use them. So, if you don't activate a credit card, what happens? Know that n...
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Checks vs. Deposit Tickets: Understanding the Key DifferencesCheck writing may eventually become a thing of the past. Though debit and check cards are becoming more popular, many people still use paper checks to conduct business. Knowing how to properl...