Research & Studies
From time-to-time, we run the occasional survey to get a pulse various money-related trends and issues. For research or inclusion in a story, take a look at some of our recent findings.
featured study
How Finances Affect Relationships
YNAB partnered with eHarmony to interview over 2,700 people about the effect finances have on their relationships.
Impulse Buying: How to Splurge Without Sabotaging Your Budget
YNAB worked with The Harris Poll to survey 2,051 U.S. adults about their impulse buying habits.
9 Takeaways From People Who Don’t Stress About Finances
We surveyed over 6,000 respondents in December 2020 on financial stress and spending.
Higher Pay Isn’t Everything: Survey Finds Less Stressed Employees Have This in Common
YNAB surveyed over 3,000 full-time employed U.S. workers and found a significantly higher level of financial wellness and lower stress among employees who manage money in YNAB than the general population of workers.
Study: Effects of the Student Loan Freeze
We surveyed 595 student loan borrowers who use YNAB in early 2021 about how these borrowers were using their extra money.