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Round Up
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Can you confidently retire?
— November 4, 2025 —
Welcome to the Round Up. That quiet you hear is the sound of about 1.4 million paychecks not hitting bank accounts. It's week five of the US government shutdown, a stressful time for many families having to keep their households running without income. Add to that concerns of an AI bubble and it feels like a good time to remind readers that YNAB can now show you exactly what it costs to be you.
In this month's issue, how to feel confident about retiring (someday). Plus, check out two live segments from our Minneapolis Fan Fest: a reflection from Jesse on 20 years of YNAB and a live Budget Nerds with special guest Ashley from The Organized Wallet. Is the only way to enjoy your money to not think about it? "Au contraire" says the man from Eau Claire! (That's Ernie.)
Getting good with money has never felt so good.
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Quiz question:
To attend one wedding and one bachelor(ette) party now costs, on average, the same as a:
- New iPhone ($700)
- Month of rent ($2,000)
- Upper deck seat at next year’s soccer World Cup Final ($2,790)
- Vans Old Skool Vinyl Plush Labubu doll ($10,585)
(Answer at bottom)
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 | READ Can you confidently retire? What does using YNAB during your working life have to do with being ready for retirement? You'll be crystal clear on monthly spending and have the tools to weather unpleasant financial surprises. | | |  | WATCH Budget Nerds LIVE from Minneapolis! At Minneapolis Fan Fest, Ashley from The Organized Wallet sat down with Ben and Ernie to talk about the turning point in her money story. She opened up about starting YNAB at her lowest moment—and shared how she now shapes her spending around what really matters. | | |  | LISTEN Money Is the Medium, Money Is You In this talk from Minneapolis Fan Fest, Jesse reflects on 20 years of YNAB and the meaning of money. What’s it all for, really? YNAB began as a way that he could make his rent but has become a mission and message that he never tires of sharing. | | | A Goal You’ll Never Forget Now you can choose your most important goal and see that category every time you open the Home tab on Android. Maybe things are changing and your focus is on preparing for a new baby or a big move. Maybe you’re finally ready to take that dream vacation. Maybe you want to pay off that lingering student loan. Whatever your goal is, now you can keep it front and center in YNAB. You’ve been giving your dollars a job, it’s time to give them a mission! (Coming soon to iOS, folks! 🍏)
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Quiz answer: Month of rent ($2,000)
Yep, when you add up the sequin cowboy hats, sashes, matching T-shirts, and tickets to Nashville, your friend's wedding and bachelorette party could add up to an expensive year, maybe more than an average month of rent ($2,000) according to Zillow. Last year, about 31% of wedding guests took on debt to attend a wedding, and 23% of those who did so borrowed $2,500 or more, according to LendingTree.
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