2023 YNAB BUDGET for BEGINNERS step-by-step tutorial | PART 1 setting up MY 2023 FINANCIAL PLAN

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    Here's how to build a budget with YNAB in 2023 from start to finish! PART ONE of this beginner's guide to YNAB walks through how I am setting up my personal budget, including budgeting for fixed expenses, variable expenses, savings goals, and debt payoff goals. We go over how to use YNAB targets to reach your financial goals, and my 2023 financial plan!
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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 intro to part one
    1:53 YNAB beginner overview
    5:07 categories and category groups
    6:06 fixed expenses/bills
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  • @JoeShockey
    @JoeShockey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    This is a brilliant tutorial! The content is very good, and the presentation is excellent. No need to speed it up to 1.25 or faster (like many of us do for tutorials). Lexa talks fast, and uses no fluff or filler words like um or ahh. Well edited and boiled down to just a constant stream of good content. I can't tell if she is following a script or is just a naturally gifted speaker. Well done and recommended.

  • @allisongrinberg-funes9267
    @allisongrinberg-funes9267 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for making this! Ive watched different tutorials by other creators and found yours so well-paced and accessible, I'll definitely be watching part-two. Im a writer so I know how much work goes into these. Thank you!

  • @heyheyheyhi
    @heyheyheyhi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH. This should be an official training video!

  • @angelabarnard8029
    @angelabarnard8029 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lexa! I freaking love you and how you set things up! THANK YOU!

  • @auronmusic1465
    @auronmusic1465 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks Lexa for this video tutorial !! 👍🏻 It is very useful for new joiners to YNAB, more useful than the Tutorials by YNAB itself. Keep up the awesome work to help people like us get used to YNAB and be able to manage our finances well. Your classification of categories makes a lot of sense and something which I plan to do as well. Appreciate your efforts and kindness to share such valuable information with other YNAB users !! 👍🏻😊

  • @geekrific
    @geekrific 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for explaining YNAB in a clear, concise and fun way! I have been attempting to get into YNAB for a lonnnng time and I'm jumping in because of you!!! Big Hugs!!

  • @Jonathan-ub6kt
    @Jonathan-ub6kt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super helpful video! Thank you for breaking everything down so well.

  • @anaschubert1532
    @anaschubert1532 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful! I’m finally understanding how to set up this app. Thank you!!

  • @Izzybella89
    @Izzybella89 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was amazing! Thank you for making this easy, and I feel less stressed out. I'm hoping I'll stick with this!

  • @StopMoMama
    @StopMoMama ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I've used YNAB (poorly) for a year and never quite understood all this. I also hate watching videos and following directions, but you kept my attention. Will watch more!

  • @chriswallbruch9523
    @chriswallbruch9523 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This was super helpful! I’m a brand new YNABer (Mint refugee) so this was really useful, thank you!

    • @gpaige_95
      @gpaige_95 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same!

  • @davep6603
    @davep6603 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am returning to YNAB after a few years off. Rather than try to figure out my past budget, I decided to start from the ground up by setting up a brand new budget. This video is a huge help. I'll be watching Part 2 once I am done with my initial setup. Thanks for making this!

  • @stevevuoso8411
    @stevevuoso8411 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best YNAB set up video I’ve watched so far. Good job.

  • @lorenrabbat2637
    @lorenrabbat2637 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This.was.phenomenal. THANK YOU!

  • @lukesmithkaz
    @lukesmithkaz ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this! I recently re-started my YNAB budget after... ignoring it for all of the pandemic... Whoops. :) This was a great resource to help me understand each target type and how best to utilize them. Moving on to the credit card video now... The credit card section was always so confusing to me!

  • @alyssacampbell5179
    @alyssacampbell5179 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lexa, you are AMAZING! This was such a helpful tutorial.

  • @Specificpickle
    @Specificpickle ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am not paying for YNAb, but this has been SUPER helpful for hearing about budgeting still. Just your thoughts on categories and the logic behind them all even helps me organize my primitive excel sheet :)

  • @rachelbarry6699
    @rachelbarry6699 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Massively helpful tutorial. Thank you!

  • @702desertmom
    @702desertmom 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great video! I’m considering doing YNAB and wanted to see how it works I’ll definitely watch the second one.

  • @cristaurena1472
    @cristaurena1472 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW this was so useful and overall so insightful. thank you!!!!

  • @JamieSmithCoach
    @JamieSmithCoach 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was super helpful thank you

  • @KelseyAlexandrea
    @KelseyAlexandrea 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great and super easy to follow! Very excited to start!
    Also, your voice is so nice to listen to 😊

  • @av8r22
    @av8r22 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! Thank you so much!! I have ADHD as well and I"m like OMG yNAB makes so much better sense now. Thanks for this!

  • @Flowergirl307
    @Flowergirl307 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just getting started with YNAB and this is so helpful!!! Thank you 😊

  • @Sannaland
    @Sannaland 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME video!!! ❤

  • @darlabaliko1813
    @darlabaliko1813 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent tutorial! I hope you keep making videos. Would love to see updates for 2024 (esp when creating Targets). Also would love to see how someone self-employed would use YNAB. Do you use ATB category for business expenses? Would love to see how you integrate personal and business using ynab.

  • @vodkasoda12step71
    @vodkasoda12step71 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SO helpful! I don't think I've ever sat through 30+ minute TH-cam video before... on my way to part 2!

  • @avici0182
    @avici0182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @valeriejaeger4918
    @valeriejaeger4918 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! I ❤ u!

  • @user-ki6xd1oc4x
    @user-ki6xd1oc4x 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me and my girlfriend are getting started with YNAB in the new year as we combine finances, this video was super useful! Thank you so much. New subscriber.

  • @arethaj6688
    @arethaj6688 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your awesome video. I am new to YNAB and was struggling to get going.

  • @adambishop1066
    @adambishop1066 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So helpful!! Thank you :)))

  • @ThebookishSAHM
    @ThebookishSAHM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I'd love to see a more indepth vid about loans in YNAB

  • @christiemole4435
    @christiemole4435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!!!!

  • @susanmarovic7037
    @susanmarovic7037 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

  • @agustami956
    @agustami956 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was excellent. Heard about YNAB due to Ramit Sethi but this tutorial gave me the confidence to jump in. Signed up via the website so I do not have to enter CC details during the free 34-day trial

  • @user-tq4bj4vh4n
    @user-tq4bj4vh4n ปีที่แล้ว

    Lexa, what YNAB app are you using on your Mac? Your idea to input all this information on the computer is such a time saver! THANKS for putting together such a helpful, organized presentation🤟

  • @nosirrahm
    @nosirrahm ปีที่แล้ว

    I abandoned all the YNAB shell budget categories too. I already had a spreadsheet, so I needed them to be the same Housing, Transportation, Pets, Shopping, Entertainment, Debt. I need to be able to see those percentages.

  • @roula79v.5
    @roula79v.5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Restarted today. I've been spending like crazy the last years.... can you speak a little slower? Not native speaker and struggle to catch up with you 😉

    • @rhondasolomon7817
      @rhondasolomon7817 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Hello, under the wheel icon for settings you can slow down her video, or speed it up. It’s very helpful! Good luck with your new start.

    • @mrsmarr3308
      @mrsmarr3308 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can slow down the video and turn on automated subtitles

    • @belonging9200
      @belonging9200 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You can slow down the videospeed

    • @dhuratadobbins3001
      @dhuratadobbins3001 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rhondasolomon7817at 0.75 of the speed is awesome btw 😊

  • @leighanastasiamama
    @leighanastasiamama ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful! Thank you!

  • @lakeisharhyant2045
    @lakeisharhyant2045 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never mind im watching pt 2 whicj woll probably answer my question. This is very helpful. I use ED but very very simply. I love that I don't have to do my own calculations as I try to do every month. I use my credit cards for perks and pay off every month. I fell al tad behind with paying off card but I was doing alot of spending around the holidays and after ore than normal. I guess retail therapy been going through alot. But I have been ready to get back on track which I am. So I signed up for this yesterday and today watching your video and put together my video. Now I'm trying to figure out how to pay off card and where to start my target dates. 🤔 I have them entered as when they will be paid but still need to catch up on my credit card. How can I do this without overbugeting? I'm only maybe a month behind if there but I put everything on the cards for the perks. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks.

  • @bergenwilde8358
    @bergenwilde8358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yeah, thanks a bunch for this! The YNAB starter video is not at all for beginners. It's just a more detailed marketing video 😂

  • @DoubleSchmidt
    @DoubleSchmidt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is that bookshelf from?!?! I love it!!!

  • @abbywolfson9661
    @abbywolfson9661 หลายเดือนก่อน

    really really good! the only thing is I can't find the savings plan builder. did that get changed in 2024 and is it called something else?

  • @itk3933
    @itk3933 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you this was great. I did have to slow you down .75 though!

  • @evecadet2120
    @evecadet2120 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful video for the beginner. I am considering purchasing the YNAB app. Is it a one time payment for the app or a yearly renewal?

  • @mikescarborough9196
    @mikescarborough9196 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recommend setting aside 10 - 20 cents per mile for unexpected car care repairs or more if you want to keep up with the depreciation of your car in addition to any repairs. And stay away from after-market extended warranties. Trust me on that one.

  • @lisahufnagel2286
    @lisahufnagel2286 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you deal with bi-weekly mortgage payments?

  • @Magicwithizz
    @Magicwithizz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got a free year for being a student, and I’m finally coming back to it like 5 months later to try again because it confused tf out of me

  • @JC-bm7nv
    @JC-bm7nv ปีที่แล้ว

    Just starting a trial of YNAB and your video has been the most helpful out of all of them. I have a 3 family property I want to include with my budget sort-of separately and I hope your future videos will help explain how to do that along with my personal budget. Anyway, Thanks and I will follow from now on.

  • @nf3126
    @nf3126 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Lexa. Not sure if you mentioned this, but what do you consider Fun Money? this is where I have trouble, because I also have an Eating Out category... so fun money is outside of that but can be so many things

  • @cafelingua8138
    @cafelingua8138 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you do one on one coaching ?

  • @elenadelisle
    @elenadelisle 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have several bills that come through every other month, waste management, water, electricity, etc. How would you categorize?

  • @janeldamiani3820
    @janeldamiani3820 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if your water or power is always due on certain days of the month, like it's never consistent? Does that matter?

  • @lace_sunshine_face
    @lace_sunshine_face 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm confused with setup bc on the left I do not have an option to start a new budget, it doesnt say reports, I've linked accounts but they are also not showing up on the left

  • @DallasSuburbsLiving
    @DallasSuburbsLiving 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just side up and my set up looks different. Its set your first Target? Step 1 or 3 Am I doing this correct?

  • @Jmay411
    @Jmay411 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m using the app and I’m confused how to set up monthly target for long term savings

  • @nickqtv
    @nickqtv ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess I need to add YNAB to my fixed expenses :( I am so bad at money

  • @rasmikah007
    @rasmikah007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Lexa. Can you do a budget where you get pay on the 21st of the month and it covers bill for the following month? I’m struggling on how to do this.

    • @TheAvocadoToastBudget
      @TheAvocadoToastBudget  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm hoping to restart my "Budget for Me" series soon! So hopefully I'll have some examples of that. I also think Part 2 will answer more of your questions around what that looks like! That should be up tomorrow or by the end of the week!

    • @rasmikah007
      @rasmikah007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. Will look out for part 2

    • @pricilasanabria1882
      @pricilasanabria1882 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheAvocadoToastBudget I would love to be apart of your Budget With Me series. I just came across your video and YNAB. I don’t have a budget in place at all but how you explain this software and how you use it makes me want to get serious about budgeting. I hope your series comes back soon and I can be featured 😊 !!

  • @kelhinna9153
    @kelhinna9153 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Goodness...sounds like you're wired up on Red Bull lol!

  • @what200883
    @what200883 ปีที่แล้ว

    My daughter’s name is Lexa 💕

  • @elizabetholsen7550
    @elizabetholsen7550 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't watched part 2 yet, but my husband and I put all our bills on our credit cards and pay those off in a lump sum every month. Will this type of method still work within YNAB?

    • @lw1405
      @lw1405 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, many, many people do this. Go look at Nick True's YNAB credit card video

  • @user-tq4bj4vh4n
    @user-tq4bj4vh4n ปีที่แล้ว

    Never mind, I just realized you’re on the web version, duh

  • @kbar4381
    @kbar4381 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not the best tutorial for people like me with below average financial literacy.

  • @outbackyank6122
    @outbackyank6122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow.......i cant listen that fast!!!

  • @katrinaslorstad6078
    @katrinaslorstad6078 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok but what exactly do you buy for 50 bucks on your plants?!? Lol or do you buy $50 worth of plants a month!?! 😮

  • @DenaWald
    @DenaWald 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm sure the info is great, but you go way too fast. Guessing it's to keep the length of the tutorial as short as possible.

    • @leahwalton6889
      @leahwalton6889 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Under the settings icon on the top right corner, you can change the playback speed to .75 or .50 to slow down the video.

  • @wellnesscanceradvocate8564
    @wellnesscanceradvocate8564 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slow downnnnnnnn

  • @thesteward1442
    @thesteward1442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you talk too fast for beginners to comprehend the content

  • @dammitbobby283
    @dammitbobby283 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You scared me. Bye

  • @backiejigley1208
    @backiejigley1208 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who has a freaking computer and all of these videos are on a computer

  • @TheSwimmom1
    @TheSwimmom1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    man you talk really fast

  • @lanipalarca8235
    @lanipalarca8235 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You probably have good content. Had to quit. Are you in a hurry that you talk too fast. Cant continue listening. Sorry

  • @metalcreatures3039
    @metalcreatures3039 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's definitely the same on a PC as on a Mac... it's a website!

  • @ncc926
    @ncc926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just signed up for YNAB again. Your video is extremely helpful. Especially the ADHD tips 🥲

  • @user-ki6xd1oc4x
    @user-ki6xd1oc4x 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me and my girlfriend are getting started with YNAB in the new year as we combine finances, this video was super useful! Thank you so much. New subscriber.