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YNAB4 and Dropbox pop up error
I'm sticking with YNAB4 because managing mother's finances requires the check number column. It's working great and syncs with Dropbox properly across my devices.…
- Rogue
- Rogue
- 5 mths ago
- 2 replies
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- Rogue5 mths ago
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Which version of ynab to use
A helpful member provided a link so I could restore the old version of ynab I had. Since I also started my free trial of the new online version, I’ve been inputting data into both to compare…
- Happygirl
- Happygirl
- 6 mths ago
- 6 replies
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- NicoleYNAB Support5 mths ago
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Hidden Categories
If I hide a category, should I move the money first? For example, I was working as a contractor and had to reserve money for tax withholdings, I've recently been made a full-time employee and I've…
- charpbudgets
- charpbudgets
- 5 mths ago
- 3 replies
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- charpbudgets5 mths ago
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Financial tools and calculators
Hi everyone, I was chatting with my sister and she told me about these resources on the Government of Canada website. I just used the credit card calculator and it had some good options to analyse…
- Navy Blue Pegasus
- Navy_Blue_Pegasus.2
- 5 mths ago
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Deleted category, Now showing 'overspent' ??
Hi folks, I recently deleted a budget category because I will no longer have that expense. When I deleted, YNAB asked me to assign it to another category, which I did.…
- Ivory Sound
- Ivory_Sound.3
- 11 mths ago
- 12 replies
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- Navy Blue Pegasus5 mths ago
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Healthy Budget Breakdown for Any Salary?
Hi guys, So YNAB takes care of all budgeting and tracking mechanics - great! As I started using YNAB, I can now track all my spending, as well as all my passive accounts, very well.…
- Turquoise Pony (da415ea2ba0b)
- Turquoise_Pony_da415ea2
- 3 yrs ago
- 16 replies
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- PhysicsGal6 mths ago
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Accountant vs. Financial Planner
YNAB helped me get to a point where I was able to purchase my first house! Closing on Friday *insert happy dance* but I believe this causes a need for some professional services and not sure where…
- Reby Lynn
- Rebylynn
- 6 mths ago
- 2 replies
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- Superbone6 mths ago
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?anyone remember: planning with 3x5 note cards
(We haven't been on this form in years because there is no feature to block jerks. Every community has them; good forums let you block them from seeing your posts.…
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- fuchpine
- 6 mths ago
- 3 replies
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- Fuch Pine6 mths ago
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multiple bank accounts??
I apologize if this gets a bit wordy and I do tend to overthink things so would like some input if there’s a simpler way or something I’m missing… I understand the difference between budget accounts…
- BNL
- Blue_Display.6
- 6 mths ago
- 9 replies
- 269
- PhysicsGal6 mths ago
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Using Referral Code After Registration
After using YNAB for six months, I shared a referral code with some family members and encouraged them to try YNAB for themselves. I just learned from a family member that she signed up,…
- Doctor J
- Doctor_J
- 6 mths ago
- 1 reply
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- MatthewYNAB Support6 mths ago
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Self-Control / Motivation
Hi all, I am currently on a binge of YNAB Youtube videos and podcasts - and I decided to do a Spending Freeze for July. My main rule, is no spending on non-necessities,…
- Turquoise Snow
- Turquoise_Snow.11
- 6 mths ago
- 5 replies
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- Turquoise Snow6 mths ago
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Removing initial incomplete month
Hello everyone! Ive followed the instructions set forth in the link below but it did not really work. When I came back to the current month, there was a big negative number on TBB.…
- Mario P.
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- guarionex_48
- 6 mths ago
- 9 replies
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- dakinemaui6 mths ago
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How to you adjust the right inflow column?
Inflow in checking and credit cars got pushed to the far right and will not adjust (move over). I use Mac OS safari - latest releases
- David Wheeler
- DBW
- 6 mths ago
- 15 replies
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- David Wheeler6 mths ago
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Yes, I know YNAB 4 isn't supported anymore, but...
I wanted to see if I could re-download it, and I did. Even found my activation key It downloaded fine, but after it loads, it tells me "we're sorry but the budget folder has been deleted out from…
- CrazyforYeshua
- CrazyforYeshua
- 6 mths ago
- 16 replies
- 290
- HappyDance6 mths ago
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Cloud storage & Synchronization
Hi I am using YNAB 4 & YNAB Classic for Android. I am using dropbox for cloud storage and synchronization! Lately dropbox is not working correctly with the latest update!…
- Alice Blue Pegasus
- Alice_Blue_Pegasus.8
- 6 mths ago
- 3 replies
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- dakinemaui6 mths ago
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How much do I have in my checking account? Should not the numbers be the same? What am I missing?
Hello! I am a YNAB 4 user. I know that support is no longer offered for YNAB 4, so I am hoping that I may find an answer to my questions here at the YNAB Forum,…
- Orange Device
- Orange_Device.11
- 6 mths ago
- 15 replies
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- Orange Device6 mths ago
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Deposit Check/Cash Received
I'm having trouble handling this situation: I deposited a check (with the teller instead of the ATM) but kept some cash to be used to pay for a budgeted category & some to keep as fun money in my…
- CWnola
- Tomato_Tape.5
- 6 mths ago
- 2 replies
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- CWnola6 mths ago
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dividend interest
How do you all handle dividend interest as a category? Since it's income, there are no budget categories for it. I want my dividend interest to show up in income when I pull income vs expenses…
- Khaki Octopus
- Khaki_Octopus.1
- 6 mths ago
- 1 reply
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- WordTenor6 mths ago
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I don't budget a month ahead - Is that an issue?
Any month that I am fully funding my categories and I have leftover money (i.e $200), I will add that to my emergency fund, as I am trying to have 6 months of liquidity.…
- Green Filly
- Green_Filly.5
- 7 mths ago
- 52 replies
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- Hot Pink Octopus6 mths ago
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Feedback - love YNAB - but Reimbursements is difficult
I live in Norway, so my accounts are not linked directly. Even if I have to import transactions, I love YNAB. I am a PFM nerd and use a lot of time on my personal finances. We are a family of five.…
- NorwegianPFMNerd
- Founder
- Orchid_Octopus.10
- 11 mths ago
- 8 replies
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- kiwegian6 mths ago
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Any easier way to import and categorize transactions on platforms like Venmo, Paypal, Amazon, Square, etc?
Take Amazon as an example. My credit card shows 10-20 separate transactions per month labeled "Amazon.com" with zero context on what I bought. I would LOVE to be able to have some breadcrumb of a…
- Turquoise Router
- Turquoise_Router.3
- 1 yr ago
- 6 replies
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- Cornelius Gemstone6 mths ago
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Filter Feature request on categories
Hi, it would be great in the budget view if you could filter by category state, I often want to filter by over budget (credit card) so I can reallocate money from another category.…
- GMD
- Tan_Griffin.8
- 6 mths ago
- 4 replies
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- GMD6 mths ago
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Price Drop - Cash Back apps.
Does anyone use price drop or cash back apps like Paribus, Waldo or Earny? If so, what's your experience been like? Every penny counts, but I know there are privacy concerns as well.…
- Cyan Android
- Cyan_Android
- 1 yr ago
- 6 replies
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- Steel Blue Memory6 mths ago
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Should dollar amounts match on CC payment and CC balance
I've been pretty busy and haven't reconciled in a few weeks (never again). I just noticed that my Am Ex balance and what is available to pay on the card is different (I'm short $203.22).…
- Spring Green Trumpet
- Spring_Green_Trumpet.9
- 6 mths ago
- 2 replies
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- Spring Green Trumpet6 mths ago
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True Expenses
Any tips on how to deal with unexpected expenses? I have True Expenses categories that I'm not sure if or when I need to use it. I want to be able to move my True Expenses in future months if I need…
- Jaime Jaurigue
- jaims92
- 6 mths ago
- 7 replies
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- Jaime Jaurigue6 mths ago
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