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Reimbursing the Roomie: Split Transaction with Multiple Funding Sources

A reader (let's call them Alex) recently wrote to me with a fun question involving shared expenses, multiple categories, and -- bring on the extra challenge -- multiple funding sources! I love these questions!! Have a puzzle of your own? Tell me in the comments section or fill out this form. Reader's Situation Alex splits expenses with a housemate/significant other. When settling up at the end of the month, Alex ran into this situation: [He] paid the Internet bill (my half is $34) … [Read more...] about Reimbursing the Roomie: Split Transaction with Multiple Funding Sources

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Buying Cash From My Kid: Tricky Split Transactions On- and Off-Budget YNAB Accounts

After publishing my Handling Cash in YNAB tutorial, I received a question from a reader. It’s an awesome question and proved to be an interesting challenge. Thanks so much to my reader for taking the time to write in! [Do you have a question of your own? Feel free to ask in the comments section below or use my Contact Me page.] Reader Asks I encountered a tricky cash transaction I do not know how to enter into YNAB: My son had a wallet full of cash and … [Read more...] about Buying Cash From My Kid: Tricky Split Transactions On- and Off-Budget YNAB Accounts

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The Ultimate Guide to Handling Cash in YNAB

Cash.   Greenbacks.   Dolla dolla bills. There are two basic ways to handle cash in YNAB. Which method is best for you will depend on your 1) current cash habits and 2) desired changes and outcomes. In this tutorial, I’ll explain both cash-handling methods, show you how to set them up, and provide detailed examples of cash transactions ranging from simple to complex. I’ll also discuss the merits of each method and help you decide which cash method you should … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Handling Cash in YNAB