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You Need a Budget
You Need a Budget
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You Need a Budget free download for Mac

You Need a Budget

Version 4.3.855

Easy-to-use budget software.

3.8
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$84.00
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You Need a Budget overview

You Need a Budget is easy-to-use budget software paired with a powerful methodology.

The software is built around the YNAB Method, which is comprised of our Four Rules. These Four Rules help you break the paycheck to paycheck cycle, get out of debt, and save more money faster. Where other software packages tend to have years of feature creep, YNAB offers exactly what you need: a simple, straightforward system to manage your money. And YNAB offers fantasitic support, including video tutorials, free live budgeting classes, and an active supportive forum community.

The published price is that of a full-year subscription. Pricing information can be found here.

What’s new in version 4.3.855

Updated on Jan 06 2016

Version 4.3.855:
  • Fixed a bug where starting balance calculations from debt accounts weren't being included in some calculations.
  • Got YNAB 4 to play along better with the new YNAB along the lines of some version checks.
  • Added the ability to include debt payment categories in mobile device's category selection.
  • Fixed a bug where you couldn't move forward to the next month, which makes budgeting for the next month tremendously difficult.
  • Touched up some timeout errors around connecting to our third-party direct import provider (Finicity).

Information

License

Shareware

Size

29.4 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.youneedabudget.com

Downloads

4289

App requirements

  • Intel 32
  • Mac OS X 10.6 or later
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Scott-C-H-
Scott-C-H-
Nov 15 2019
4.3.817
1.0
Nov 15 2019
1.0
Version: 4.3.817
It's the principle that counts, not the software. "YNAB Method" is just a rip-off of Dave Ramsey's methodology laid out in his book "Total Money Makeover" and "Financial Peace University," both of which are awesome. You should look into his stuff first and foremost. As for the tool itself, YNAB can't handle multi-currencies, and it comes with a high price tag for which you have to pay yearly. Search for "Zero-based budgeting Excel template," and you will find many Excel templates that do the same thing, only with far more flexibility to suit your unique needs and without having to pay a penny for it. There is no vendor lock-in, either.
myself-4
myself-4
Jan 20 2017
4.3.817
1.5
Jan 20 2017
1.5
Version: 4.3.817
Great product – the best money management app I've come across. I'd give it four or five stars if that was all that needed to be considered. However, I don't trust the company that produces it, though. It's priced here as $50 – which is a yearly, renewable subscription. The link about pricing takes you to the YNAB site, which also prices it at $50. However, try to actually buy a license, and the price suddenly rises to $60 – which you only discover after using it on a trial basis. It should also be remembered that the company is looking to phase out this desktop version of YNAB, which it's only supporting for the remainder of 2017, and is looking to migrate its customers to an online subscription service instead. I won't be doing that as I don't like the idea of having my personal data on their web-based system. So, having hit on a great product and established trust in it during the 34 day trial period, Steine LLC then betrays that trust by charging a higher-than-advertised fee. It smacks of a company intent on extracting everything it can from its customers. To me, that's very dishonest and very disappointing.
kocean
kocean
Mar 24 2016
4.3.817
2.0
Mar 24 2016
2.0
Version: 4.3.817
If you are in for the budgeting only and you are ready to follow their methodology it's fine. But if you need powerful finance app that can adjust to your needs, look elsewhere. I prefer MoneyWiz after trying pretty much everything on the market.
Gog4
Gog4
Aug 26 2015
4.3.655
3.0
Aug 26 2015
3.0
Version: 4.3.655
You have to load the data your self. Could be a good thing tho but confusing also.
RobertS5698
RobertS5698
Apr 15 2015
4.3.655
5.0
Apr 15 2015
5.0
Version: 4.3.655
If you care about your money, this is the app you should have. Great deal.
Gex2501
Gex2501
Jun 21 2014
4.3.541
0.0
Jun 21 2014
0.0
Version: 4.3.541
Has no connectivity to direct download from any bank. Everything has to be entered manually or you can import the file from your online banking. It's a major problem if you have more than one or two accounts, especially if they are at different banks/companies.
StrictlyBagel
StrictlyBagel
Mar 16 2014
4.3.451
3.5
Mar 16 2014
3.5
Version: 4.3.451
Useless if you’re dealing with accounts in different currencies.
JanetF3348
JanetF3348
Feb 2 2014
4.3.351
5.0
Feb 2 2014
5.0
Version: 4.3.351
Excellent software which helps you budget by dealing with the money you have now rather than projections. If you use it as intended (folllow their system) it is brilliant.
Scott-C-H-
Scott-C-H-
Nov 15 2019
1.0
Nov 15 2019
1.0
Version: null
myself-4
myself-4
Jan 20 2017
1.5
Jan 20 2017
1.5
Version: null
kocean
kocean
Mar 24 2016
2.0
Mar 24 2016
2.0
Version: null
jetaimebeaucoup
jetaimebeaucoup
Sep 9 2015
4.0
Sep 9 2015
4.0
Version: null
Gog4
Gog4
Aug 26 2015
3.0
Aug 26 2015
3.0
Version: null
RobertS5698
RobertS5698
Apr 15 2015
5.0
Apr 15 2015
5.0
Version: null
EIIR
EIIR
Apr 14 2015
5.0
Apr 14 2015
5.0
Version: null
nexacc2
nexacc2
Mar 17 2015
4.5
Mar 17 2015
4.5
Version: null
SheridanRunning5981
SheridanRunning5981
May 30 2014
4.5
May 30 2014
4.5
Version: null
StrictlyBagel
StrictlyBagel
Mar 16 2014
3.5
Mar 16 2014
3.5
Version: null
JanetF3348
JanetF3348
Feb 2 2014
5.0
Feb 2 2014
5.0
Version: null
Josh-Metcalf
Josh-Metcalf
Jan 29 2014
3.5
Jan 29 2014
3.5
Version: null
Simon-Wimell
Simon-Wimell
Jan 29 2014
5.0
Jan 29 2014
5.0
Version: null
cantor
cantor
Jan 13 2014
5.0
Jan 13 2014
5.0
Version: null
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