Emily Hudson
Content Marketing Writer at YNAB
Meet Emily Hudson, our resident wordsmith and blog ninja with over 15 years of writing and editing experience across the web, from education to finance, wellness to luxury travel. As a writer for YNAB, she's on a mission to educate people about financial wellness and guide them towards saving for important life goals, like that dream vacation. Emily's talents go beyond crafting compelling content; she's a seasoned editor renowned for infusing even the most mundane topics with vibrant humor, evident in her witty dad jokes and meticulous typo-slaying skills. She's our very own Kill Bills-style editor (get it…bills?).
Beyond her professional life, Emily wears multiple hats as a certified yoga and meditation teacher, offering a soothing escape from screen time. With a penchant for early bedtimes, cozy weighted blankets, and gardening, she may seem like an 82-year-old at heart, but Emily is always ready for her next adventure. She lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a nature-lover’s paradise, with her husband and two pets she treats as kids.
Featured Articles
Bye Now, Amazon
Looking for tips and tricks about how to save money on Amazon? Learn how one YNABer changed her online shopping habits—and her life.
Impulse Buying: How to Splurge Without Sabotaging Your Budget
Stop impulse buys from wrecking your finances without sacrificing joy. The YNAB Method isn't about cutting back, it's about planning ahead!
7 Tips for Road Tripping on a Budget
Tis the season to learn about road tripping on a budget! Enjoy an adventure regardless of rising gas prices with these cost-saving tips.
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Emily
Bye Now, Amazon
Looking for tips and tricks about how to save money on Amazon? Learn how one YNABer changed her online shopping habits—and her life.
Frugal Living Hacks
Living a more frugal lifestyle doesn’t mean giving up on the things you love. Follow YNAB's Four Rules to live your best life...for less.
How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast
Are you ready to pay off student loans fast? Read more about the karate-chop strategy Ernie used to defeat his student loan balances!
7 Tips for Road Tripping on a Budget
Tis the season to learn about road tripping on a budget! Enjoy an adventure regardless of rising gas prices with these cost-saving tips.
6 Thrifting Tips for Shopping on a Budget
Inspired to cut back on clothes shopping, I entered the world of thrift shopping. These thrifting tips were exactly what my budget needed.
The Graduation Gift That Keeps on Giving
The best graduation gift: YNAB! Send your grad off into the “real world” with total control of their money.
3 Better Money Habits That’ll Boost Your Social Life
Want to build healthy money habits? Skip the impulse buy and go on a coffee date instead! We've got tips to save and socialize in sync.
Money Reset: How to Get Your Finances Back on Track
Looking for a mini money reset to help you figure out how to get your finances back on track? It might be time to refresh and reprioritize.
A Date Night That Pays Off Debt
Dillon and Carly pay off six figures of debt and plan a wedding with cash by implementing a date night tradition that pays off...literally!