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• #125 - All the Ways to Easily Add Transactions

  You may have noticed some recent changes to the YNAB app, starting with no more "add transaction" button in the bottom row of the screen. It was a little jarring for Ben and Ernie at first, but they quickly realized that you can still add transactions easily within YNAB, and in fact, there are many ways to add transactions quickly within the app. In today's episode, Ben and Ernie walk through all the ways you can add transactions in YNAB, on all platforms, including: iOS shortcuts and widgets iOS spotlight Using voice commands via Siri Android widgets From the lock screen of your phone   Whether you're new to YNAB or a veteran, there's probably some new ways to add transactions you haven't explored yet, including ways to auto-populate categories and payees. This episode relies heavily on screenshots and visual references, so we encourage you to watch it on YouTube as well.   Follow Budget Nerds on YouTube Budget Nerds Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@YNABofficial/streams Budget Nerds Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2g   Share your YNAB wins with Ben and Ernie! [email protected]  

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• #124 - 7 Habits That Changed Our Money Forever

  It's often said that sucess is the result of your daily habits. In today's episode, Ben and Ernie talk about seven habits that completed changed how they think about and act around money, including: Giving every dollar a job (the ultimate YNAB rule!) Only working with the money you have on hand right now Saving for non-monthly expenses Getting a month ahead Finding the money first in your plan, before you spend Holding on to your cash as long as possible Changing your plan regularly to reflect new life circumstances   Other resources mentioned in this episode: Understanding the credit card float in YNAB   Follow Budget Nerds on YouTube Budget Nerds Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@YNABofficial/streams Budget Nerds Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2g   Share your YNAB wins with Ben and Ernie! [email protected]  

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• #123 - How to Start YNAB (Simple, No Hassle Setup)

  YNAB is a powerful, flexible piece of software, but there is a learning curve. In today's episode, Ben and Ernie teach you how to setup a YNAB spending plan from scratch, and the essential features you need to know. If you've been sitting on the fence, wanting to jump in, this is the perfect time to get started!   And remember, as Ernie says, you don't have to be perfect! The beauty of YNAB is you can easily change your plan anytime you want, as new circumstances come up in life and as you gain more insight into what you want your money to do for you.   Note this episode relies heavily on screenshots of the software, so we highly recommend you check out this episode on YouTube too! You can follow along with Ben and Ernie and setup your plan quickly and easily.   Follow Budget Nerds on YouTube Budget Nerds Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@YNABofficial/streams Budget Nerds Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2g   Share your YNAB wins with Ben and Ernie! [email protected]  

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• #122 - Feeling Stuck? These 26 YNAB Wins Will Inspire You

  It's been a while since Ben and Ernie have had a good old fashioned YNAB wins show, so here's another one! Ben and Ernie collected wins big and small from YNAB'ers improving their relationship with spending one transcation at a time. They cover wins ranging from paying off debt, to accomplishing big dreams and goals, to getting a month ahead, and simply getting back on track with the YNAB method.   So if you're feeling stuck in your own money story, dig in and let these YNAB wins give you some inspiration!   Follow Budget Nerds on YouTube Budget Nerds Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@YNABofficial/streams Budget Nerds Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2g   Share your YNAB wins with Ben and Ernie! [email protected]

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• #121 - The Weirdest Categories We’ve Ever Seen (and Loved)

  Through all the category breakdown episodes, Ben and Ernie have seen some thought-provoking, inspiring, funny, and downright weird categories from YNAB'ers. Today's episode is all about celebrating the weird and unusual categories in your plan. Ben and Ernie polled YNAB'ers across Facebook, YouTube, and even some of the YNAB team members and highlight the funniest, most inspiring, and weirdest categories they found.   Follow Budget Nerds on YouTube Budget Nerds Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@YNABofficial/streams Budget Nerds Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2g   Share your YNAB wins with Ben and Ernie! [email protected]

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