Getting Started

You Can Do Big Things!

Ever feel like your money is always riding a unicycle on a high wire? Dive into Erin's practical tips to find your financial balance and tackle big goals with confidence.

Do I Have to Give EVERY Dollar a Job?

Rule One of the YNAB Method is Give Every Dollar a Job. Let’s uncover how to allocate your money all the way to zero, and the rewards you’ll receive when you do!

7 Beginner Tips to Boost Your YNAB Momentum

New here? Learn motivating tips from seasoned YNABers to create a financial future you love.

Financial Confidence: This Is Your Year

Discover 9 tips to build the life you deserve by embracing a new money mindset.

How to Start YNAB in the Middle of the Month

You don't need to wait until the first of the month to set up a budget. Learn how to start YNAB in the middle of the month with these tips.

Day One with YNAB: How to Set Up Your Budget

Wondering how to set up your budget in YNAB? You've come to the right place for a new and improved financial life. Let's start with Day One.

Jamie and Oscar Don’t Get Blindsided by Big Expenses

Jamie and Oscar Start Saving for a House

Jamie and Oscar Set Up Their Credit Cards in Their YNAB Budget

Oscar sat down and added his credit cards to his YNAB budget and made a plan to snowball his debt payments.

A Variable & Non-Monthly Expense List for Your Budget

Wondering how to budget for variable or non-monthly expenses? We've got a list to get you started toward total control over your money.

Oscar and Jamie’s Budget Routine

Jamie and Oscar had figured out their own habits for checking the budget. But one thing was true for both of them: they checked it every day.

They Did It!

They didn’t think it was possible to completely flip their money script. But that’s exactly what happened.

Jamie Isn’t Scared of the Mailbox Anymore

She’s got a pile of money just waiting to pounce on the bills instead of the bills pouncing on her money. Fear: conquered.

Goodbye Stress, Goodbye Guilt

Money stuff used to keep Oscar up at night. Now that he budgets with YNAB, he doesn’t worry about money when he goes to bed.

Oscar and Jamie Do Something Fun, Just Because

They used their fun money category to cover an exciting event that their neighborhood holds annually without the added money stress.

New Feels at the Grocery Store

Normally, he was so stressed because he was always strapped for cash. But today, he had a budget and he just followed his plan.

Two Huge Wins for Oscar and Jamie

With their paychecks hitting mid-month and their immediate obligations paid off, they decided to pay off the whole balance on their card.

Oscar and Jamie’s Lightbulb Moment

Jamie had a long-overdue conversation with her boss about a merit pay increase and Oscar started driving part-time for Uber for extra cash.