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Rachel Wong

Content Lead at YNAB

Rachel Wong is an Accredited Financial Counselor®, content manager, writer, and the creator of a content curriculum that teaches money skills to emerging adults. When she’s not waxing poetic about the joys of YNAB or helping people wrangle their finances, Rachel enjoys staying active, digging her hands into gardening and trying out new homemade ice cream flavors.

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Take Stock of Your Year with YNAB Reports

If you’ve got an appetite for reflection and nostalgia, well—what about looking at your budget? Nothing could be a truer history of what you did last year.

16 Free (or Almost Free) Gift Ideas

Budget a little tight this Christmas? Check out our list of 16 low-cost or no-cost gift ideas that are big on heart and light on the budget.

Give the Gift of YNAB

Give the gift of YNAB to friends and family by using a referral link, buying the book, or giving an annual subscription. Here's how.

“I Was That Girl”—The Turnaround Story of Dana Kay

One woman's random act of kindness made her realize how far she had come in finally breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle.

iOS : Dark Mode and Context Menus

iOS: See your budget in dark mode to reduce eye strain. Plus, try new context menus to save time when looking up past activities.

What Makes You Feel Rich?

What makes you feel rich? Owning a Rolls Royce? Paying with a heavy credit card? Driving up to your huge house through a gated driveway? Hogwash.

I Changed My Wedding Plans After a Surprise $40K Hospital Bill

Molly had just paid off her student loans and was about to get married. Then she had a surgery that resulted in a sky-high medical bill.

How Budgeting Was the Secret to Finally Quit Smoking

Melissa Schultz has smoked for as long as she can remember. Believe it or not, budgeting is what finally helped. Find out how.

5 Ways to Get Better at Budgeting

No matter where you are in your journey, this good, basic advice will help you succeed in gaining total control of your money.

Are Payday Advances Bad?

It's easier than ever to get paid early with pay advances apps—but there’s a hidden side to these new services (like getting deeper in debt).

How a T-Shirt Can Help You Pay Off Debt Faster

Staying focused on debt goals is a slog. Pay off debt faster with these four strategies to help you keep the finish line in sight.

Writing a New Money Story for Your Family

If I asked you where you learned about money, it likely came from your family. So where do you start when you want to rewrite your money story?