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Imported transactions from before start date
It looks like YNAB has imported transactions that occurred before the date of my starting balance. In other words I think it's telling me I have less money in my account than I actually do because…
- Cornflower Blue Wizard
- Cornflower_Blue_Wizard.3
- 2 mths ago
- 6 replies
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- Cornflower Blue Wizard2 mths ago
- Getting Started
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- Answered
YNAB 4 is still better
I tried to use the new YNAB and tried to like it but YNAB 4 is still way better. I use it as a tool to plan ahead but the new YNAB only lets you budget money you already have.…
- Maroon Falcon
- Maroon_Falcon.5
- 3 mths ago
- 58 replies
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- ynaber26132 mths ago
- Getting Started
Split lines not captured by Budget
Newbie. Budget is capturing single Outflow lines in my Credit Card, but it is not capturing the same Categories used in Splits. What am I doing wrong? Thanks
- Blue Chef
- Blue_Chef.4
- 3 mths ago
- 12 replies
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- NicoleYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
- Answered
- Answered
Is this app for Canadians?
I downloaded app but can’t seem to find my bank on the list. It’s a popular bank in Canada so I’m thinking it’s not the right app for me...
- Turquoise Clarinet
- Turquoise_Clarinet.6
- 3 mths ago
- 4 replies
- 67
- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
import incorrectly categorized transaction
automatic import incorrectly categorized a transaction. How do I fix it? It seems like it should be really easy but it's not.
- Maroon Motherboard
- Maroon_Motherboard.5
- 3 mths ago
- 1 reply
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- jenmas3 mths ago
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Say you receive a large windfall.
One that can pay off all your credit card debt and leaves you with a few thousand for some small, needed, home projects. What would be the best way to handle this after I pay the cards off?…
- Green Hail
- Green_Hail.6
- 3 mths ago
- 10 replies
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- NicoleYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Reconciling Checking Account Statement
Just started the new YNAB,( 30day trial) . I began on the 16th of the month . When it comes to balancing this month's checking statement from my bank do I only concern myself with transactions from…
- Larry Whitehead
- kayakman
- Slate_Blue_Memory.3
- 5 mths ago
- 6 replies
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- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Setting Goals
I am beginning to understand the difference between YNAB and other budgeting software such as Every Dollar. Every Dollar has you start with you monthly income and then divide it up in to the budget…
- Gray Thunder
- Gray_Thunder.7
- 3 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 102
- Gray Thunder3 mths ago
- Getting Started
New to YNAB - what to do when to money that was budget has been withdrawn from account?
I budgeted for some withdrawals for today, which happened. Money got taken out of my bank account. How do I make it visible in my ynab budget that the money has been spent and is no longer available…
- Cornflower Blue Falcon
- Cornflower_Blue_Falcon.5
- 3 mths ago
- 12 replies
- 107
- Cornflower Blue Falcon3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Why doesn't my real bank balance match my YNAB available funds?
My real life bank balance is £205 more than my YNAB available funds. (YNAB bank balance is correct) I have had a few facebook marketplace sales that I might have missed adding in as transactions but…
- Tomato Rain
- Tomato_Rain.8
- 3 mths ago
- 9 replies
- 155
- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
I am solvent today, but tomorrow I will be overdrawn...
I am not currently a user of YNAB. I have been several times in the past, thus my access here. (And the reason behind all that is that I just cannot grasp this system and the zero balance.…
- Cyan Tugboat
- Cyan_Tugboat.6
- 3 mths ago
- 10 replies
- 236
- Powder Blue Pony3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Expense Report
Hello. I am just getting used to nYNAB and I am loving it. I've asked on this forum for help with the fact that my wife and I share a credit card but have separate checking accounts and separate…
- FirIslander
- Maroon_Mill
- 3 mths ago
- 1 reply
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- FirIslander3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Entering Split Transactions.
Hello. Often times when entering split transactions I need more than two categories. Is there a way to Add Another Split without having to click on it with the mouse? Also,…
- FirIslander
- Maroon_Mill
- 3 mths ago
- 4 replies
- 71
- FirIslander3 mths ago
- Getting Started
For 2 months I've been trying...
I want to like YNAB, I like the premise, but for 2 months i have been having issues and there is no reliability with the transactions synching. I just cant see paying for something that doesn't work.…
- Violet Wildcat
- Violet_Wildcat.7
- 3 mths ago
- 4 replies
- 157
- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Paid in October for November
Hello! I am brand new to YNAB and can see the power of the tool, but there is definitely a pretty steep learning curve. Here is my problem: When I started,…
- Positano
- Positano
- 3 mths ago
- 4 replies
- 138
- Stacey K.3 mths ago
- Getting Started
- Answered
- Answered
New Budget
I added a new budget b/c I was a couple of months behind on my entries. But did I lose my old budget? I was so happy with my categories and now I can't find them.
- Blue Motherboard
- Blue_Motherboard.6
- 3 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 56
- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Dashboard View - Having some problems
I understand everything about YNAB's theory and have watched tutorials and youtube videos, etc. But when I look at my dashboard, sometimes I just don't understand what the **** is going on.…
- Love Bears
- Green_Jackal.9
- 3 mths ago
- 5 replies
- 132
- Love Bears3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Linked account apparently not linking.
Hi. I recently linked a Citi Bank Account and it has shown no transactions to import. When I hover over the check mark to right of the card name in nYNAB it says that "Connection: Good.…
- FirIslander
- Maroon_Mill
- 3 mths ago
- 1 reply
- 49
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- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- Getting Started
- FanessYNAB Support
- Faness_YNAB
- 3 mths ago
- Reported - view
Hi @FirIslander ! Since we're closing out Bank Importing threads in the forum , I followed up with you via email. Replies in this thread have been turned off,…
when someone owes you money that will be paid back over time
i am sure this has been dealt with many times but I cannot find what I am looking for both me and my parents and trialling new YNAB from YNAB 4 so we both have similar situations How do you track an…
- Green Boat
- Green_Boat.1
- 3 mths ago
- 14 replies
- 221
- HappyDance3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Talk Me Down From The Ledge.....
Gonna admit it, I hate change. Even so, I was willing to give the NEW YNAB a try! I promise. I migrated my precious, works perfectly for us, comfortable YNAB 4 into this...this...…
- I Hada Budget
- Old School YNABER
- Silver_Disk.8
- 3 mths ago
- 10 replies
- 255
- farfromtheusual3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Age Of Money Questions
I find the AOM concept surprisingly hard to grasp. It sounds deceptively simple, until it isn't. I have a couple of questions. I'm going to start a new budget sheet in January.…
- Mx Emmin
- Orchid_Banjo.5
- 3 mths ago
- 9 replies
- 189
- dakinemaui3 mths ago
- Getting Started
- Answered
- Answered
SPLITTING WHEN ONLY PAYING PARTIAL CREDIT CARD PAID
Say I owe 938.35 total in a credit card and I only pay 300.00 on it. How do I split this into different categories like food, gas, etc. when the amounts of those items may not total 300.…
- Navy Blue Wildebeest
- Navy_Blue_Wildebeest.1
- 3 mths ago
- 3 replies
- 61
- dakinemaui3 mths ago
- Getting Started
- Answered
- Answered
Setting Up in the Middle of the Month
Hello! My husband and I would really love to see how YNAB can help us. However, we have linked our bank accounts, set up the budgeted amount for all expenses,…
- Orchid Unicorn
- Orchid_Unicorn.8
- 3 mths ago
- 5 replies
- 119
- RIP_MSMoney3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Shared Credit Card-Separate YNABs-Separate Checking Accounts
Hello. Long-time YNAB user, first time nYNAB trial user. I have a week left in my trial of nYNAB and it has been a long, beautiful slog attempting to re-integrate into the budgeting process of nYNAB.…
- FirIslander
- Maroon_Mill
- 3 mths ago
- 11 replies
- 81
- monkeyhanger3 mths ago
- Getting Started
Starting new budget
Hello, I am "somewhat" new to YNAB and like others I'm having a difficult time grasping it. I made the mistake of not logging in for a few weeks and now my budget is all out of wack.…
- Lavender Flute
- Lavender_Flute.6
- 3 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 83
- Momofboysx33 mths ago
- Getting Started

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