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Paycheck to Paycheck

8 Ways YNAB Helped Us Survive a Year of Unemployment

My husband was laid off at the end of 2019. Despite our best efforts, neither of us secured a full-time job in 2020. Here's how we survived.

Rebecca Schier-Akamelu
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February 22, 2021

True Confessions: We Lost Our Home

Natalie and Larry went from living paycheck to paycheck to saving enough money to reach their dream of adopting a child.

Erin Gobler
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December 7, 2020

What if You *Have* to Borrow Money Right Now?

If money is tight and you have to borrow money right now, it can be confusing where to turn to for help. See your best options for borrowing money.

Ben Barlowe
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May 18, 2020

Things Change, Your Budget Can Too!

You adjust. You get creative. You change course. This is something you already do. You have the freedom to do it with your budget as well.

Rachel Wong
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April 6, 2020

Build Security by Aging Your Money

Commit to aging your money now, and you'll be building up a powerful habit that will serve you well in the days, months, and years to come.

Rachel Wong
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April 6, 2020

6 Steps to Make Your Money Go Further

Ok, so you need your current stack of cash to last as long as it can. Here are helpful hints to help make your money go further.

Rachel Wong
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September 21, 2022

From Paycheck to Paycheck to Near Perfect Credit

Angela Stevens and her family of six were living paycheck to paycheck. Then one day, it all started to change.

Angela Stevens
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August 8, 2022

YNABing When You’re Barely Getting By

Learning how to budget when you're broke is a daunting prospect. Gain control over your spending regardless of how much money you have.

Erin Lowell
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October 6, 2021

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).

Rachel Wong
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October 10, 2019

Break The Paycheck To Paycheck Cycle

As soon as you break the cycle, you are able to back away from the financial edge, which allows you to make better decisions.

Jesse Mecham
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November 30, 2016

From Missed Mortgage Payments to Vacation Funds

To those who are currently feeling desperate: the small, day-to-day decisions will start to add up and soon will feel like progress.

Lindsey Burgess
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May 15, 2015

How to Get a Month Ahead With Your Budget

How do you get a month ahead with your money and live on last month’s income? Here's how to break free from paycheck to paycheck stress.

Erin Lowell
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December 21, 2021

Trying to Get a Month Ahead with Your Money? Read This

Rule Four, as I’ve talked about before, is budgeting bliss, your money Mecca. It’ll let you sleep better. You’ll be able to handle variable income with ease. Your bill-paying process will be studied by Harvard Business School students as a case for efficiency and effectiveness.

Jesse Mecham
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March 7, 2011

How to Create a Budget When You Have No Money

“What if I don’t have enough money to pay all my bills?” This is such a tough question. Here's how to budget when money comes up short.

Erin Lowell
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August 28, 2013
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