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Round Up
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Small Tweaks, Big Wins: Get Even More from YNAB
- February 3, 2024 -
Twelve years ago, I wouldn’t have sat at this little corner table in my favorite coffee shop, letting myself just be. I’d have been too busy stressing over my bank balance, caught up in the cycle of spend → track → regret. But today, I exhale. My money is handled. My priorities are covered. And this cream cheese chocolate brioche? Absolutely spendful. If that kind of peace sounds good, whether you’ve been YNABing for years or just started (welcome!), this Round Up is for you. It’s packed with fresh ideas to fine-tune your categories, sharpen your habits, and make your money work even better for your life. Let’s dive in, no second-guessing required. |
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Quiz question:
What’s the average number of categories in a YNABer’s spending plan?
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YNAB Method Overhaul... Not Really!
Jesse took to the pod to share key updates on how we teach the YNAB Method—small shifts that can make a big impact. If you’re looking to level up this year, these changes might be the missing piece to help you spend with clarity and build a life you love.
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How Money Can Buy Happiness—Wait, What?
Money might not buy love, but new research suggests it can buy happiness. The latest plot twist? It’s not about how much you make, but how well you spend. (Ooo, even I’m intrigued, and I wrote the blog.) Read on!
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4 Key Steps to a Solid YNAB Routine
Consistency is the spice of life (at least we think so)—and the key to making YNAB work for you. Hannah’s here to help you build a routine that keeps your money flowing smoothly, so you can focus on fully funding your back yard bird sanctuary for spring.
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Ranking Our Most Spendful 2024 Purchases
Some purchases are practical, some are regrettable, and some are just downright spendful. Hannah and Ben rank their top five of 2024—celebrating wins, finding joy in big expenses, and revealing that yes, they are in fact brother and sister.
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Feature Spotlight
Focused Views: Reflect on Your Spending in a New Light!
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YNABers love organizing their spending plans more than Gordon Ramsay loves yelling about risotto! And nothing beats the satisfaction of a fresh category setup. If you’re looking for new ways to organize your spending, try Focused Views.
See categories that share a common theme, without needing to nest them in the same group. Use built-in presets like overspent, underfunded, or snoozed categories, or create your own for any context you like. Give it a try today—you might just unlock a whole new way to reflect on your spending.
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Quiz answer: 49! YNABers love to organize their money in a lot of detail. But the truth is, the number of categories in your plan doesn't actually matter. What’s important is that your spendfulness plan sends your money toward the things that matter most to you.
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