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Round Up
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Scary Good News: You Can Stop Stressing Over Money!
- October 7, 2024 -
Welcome to Round Up! Spooky season is here, and my delightfully eccentric neighbor already has 55 inflatable skeletons, ghosts, and zombies up (not a typo). It’s all in good fun, but here’s something that shouldn’t send a chill down your spine: your money. If checking your bank account feels scarier than a haunted house, don’t worry—YNAB helps turn fear into confidence so you can chase your goals. We’ve gathered our favorite content to help you scare away those money worries (with a few treats along the way).
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Quiz question:
How much money did Americans spend on Halloween in 2023?
- $500 million
- $2.3 billion
- $12.2 billion
- $21.4 billion
(Answer at bottom)
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How to Free Yourself from Money Dysmorphia
If your finances feel like a monster in the closet, it’s time to turn on the light! Learn how giving every dollar a job will dispel the specter of money dysmorphia. (Spoiler: It was just an oversized coat all along.)
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Learn How to Use YNAB's Spending Breakdown
Have you ever been afraid to see how much you spent last month on dining out? I sure have, because pizza. But YNAB’s new Spending Breakdown reflection will help you overcome that hesitation and reveal your true priorities.
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Cheers to 20 Years of YNAB!
Whoa, 20 years crept up on us like a ghost in the night! So much has happened, but the best part of the last two decades is what you’ve accomplished with YNAB. Ben’s got a roundup of some of our favorite stories—told by your categories. Warning: you might cry. (I did!)
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Can You Pay Me Back? How to Handle Money with Friends
There’s nothing scarier than asking friends for money, even when they said they’d pay you back right away. Isn’t that right, CARL!? …Anyway, Dan’s got three clever tactics to call in reinforcements for your reimbursements.
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Feature Spotlight
Simplify Major Life Events with YNAB Templates
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Big life changes—like getting married, having a baby, or adopting a puppy—are exciting, but the planning? That’s where it gets spooky. Unexpected expenses can creep up fast. YNAB’s templates remove the guesswork with ready-made categories, targets, and notes you can easily import into your budget. Enjoy the moment, knowing surprise costs won’t haunt you!
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Paid off a credit card? Bought a car in cash? We’ve heard some legendary feats from our beloved YNABers—but we want more! If you’re a YNABer based in the U.S., we want to hear from you! Tell us about your YNAB experience in this survey for a chance to receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
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Quiz answer: In 2023, Americans spent a whopping 12.2 billion dollars on costumes, candy, carved-up pumpkins, and other creepy accoutrement, all to celebrate Halloween! We do love spending money on the kitschy stuff that brings us joy, and that’s exactly what money is for.
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