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7:46 AM, Jan. 9, 2008
Electronic Budgeting for the new year
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From the good people at Good $ense Ministries comes this news about electronic budget software,
The Brave New World of Budget Software
For those wanting to move past the paper and pencil approach to budgeting, Quicken, Microsoft Money, and an Excel spreadsheet used to be the only games in town. But free online budget tools are multiplying faster than an Excel macro. The ones getting the most press are Mint.com, Wesabe.com, and Geezeo.com. However, a Newsweek article said there are over 40 such sites. Each one is trying to attract some of the 65 million people who now bank online. The sites pull information from your bank and credit card accounts (all emphasize that they are as secure as possible), helping you know where you stand financially and even offering tips for smarter spending.
I have been using Quicken to manage our personal finances for years. I remember how excited I was to get my first Quicken package as a Christmas present from my husband. He really knows the way to an accountant-girl's heart, huh?
Carol
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