Money is Pouring In
You’re flush with cash but want to make sure you’re making the most of it.
Make the Most of Your Income
Sure, it’s a nice problem to have: you make a decent amount of money. But that doesn’t mean money isn’t sometimes tight. On the other hand, when you have a healthy margin, you wonder if you’re making good financial decisions.
When you actually see how much you bring in every year, do you ever wonder where it all goes? Even with a high income, you can still feel wildly out of control with your finances, and you’re certainly not alone in feeling that way.
You Need a Budget—We All Do!
A budget is just a fancy word for deciding beforehand what you want to do with your money. Whether you make $50K or $500K, it doesn’t actually matter that much—it’s what you decide to DO with that money that will put you at peace with your finances.
We Racked Up $35K in Credit Card Debt Despite Six-Figure Salaries
Daniel and his wife Loretta have five professional accounting designations between them, three finance MBAs, and decades of corporate finance experience. But when it came to wrangling his own household finances, he was stressed and anxious for years.
I’m a High-Income Earner Using YNAB
We increased our personal savings rate from 6% to 27%.”
—Daniel
—Daniel
Here’s How It Works
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1. Create a Budget in YNAB
Allocate the money you have to create a spending plan.
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2. Prioritize Your Money
Use your budget to help make informed spending decisions.
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3. Build Wealth
Live life on your terms and start building wealth.
Bring Simplicity to Complex Finances
Gain total control of your money by getting a fresh perspective with one master view. What are you waiting for? Try YNAB for free, no credit card required.
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5 Tips for High-Income Earners Using YNAB
If you’re already a happy YNABer and don’t want to let this golden opportunity pass you by as another way to optimize your money, check out this post on how to catapult your financial health into dazzling new heights.
6 (More) Tips for High-Income Earners Using YNAB
When you’re a high-income earner, your financial life is likely more complex, since there are more things to track. I’m well familiar; I have 15 different brokerage accounts at seven different banks! Here’s how I manage my finances in YNAB.
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