YNAB Pro Review – Visual Tour and Overview

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You need a budget!  This is the assertion of the envelope budgeting software called YNAB Pro.

I chose YNAB Pro as my budgeting system over a year ago and I couldn’t be happier!  YNAB makes managing my finances a snap saving me a ton of time over the systems I used in the past.

My budget helped my wife and I become debt …

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YNAB Pro: My Experience with the YNAB Rules

happy money YNAB Pro: My Experience with the YNAB Rules Do you need a budget?

I think we all need a budget and a good software application to help us manage our finances.  That’s why over a year ago, after asking for recommendations from my readers, I switched to YNAB Pro as my new personal finance system.

YNAB Pro has a lot of great features and I can honestly say that it makes managing my money quick and painless.  …

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Smart Living Rule 6 – Get The Most Out Of Your Money

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Money is the fuel of life.  No matter how much or how little you earn, no matter how much or how little you need to live your chosen lifestyle, getting the most of out of your money is smart living.

It takes money to do just about anything.  Good financial management will give you more options and freedom to live …

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We Use YNAB For Our Envelope Budgeting System

ynab We Use YNAB For Our Envelope Budgeting System Do you need a budget?  I would argue that everyone does.

A budget is essential because we all need a predefined plan for exactly how we want to use our money.  It will help us get the most out of it.  Otherwise the cash we have just evaporates never to be seen again.

In today’s economy no one can afford to let their money slip through their fingers.  Every

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Now Is A Good Time To Be Living On A Budget

saving bank1 Now Is A Good Time To Be Living On A Budget Living on a budget is always smart, but it is a particularly good idea right now.  The facts about the poor economy keep piling up.  I’m not an alarmist and I don’t want to over-sensationalize the economic situation, but I do think we need to face reality.  No one knows for sure, but there could be some very tough financial times ahead.  This may necessitate the need for living on …

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My New Personal Finance Software: YNAB Pro Reviewed

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~Dave Ramsey

In early June, I asked my readers to help me find a better way to track my personal finances.  In the article, I explained how I was using Mvelopes Personal and the issues …

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