It's a month+ into my Mint evaluation and real-life data now populates the account; let the fun begin! While it's still too early to expect in-depth insights or big payoffs, I'm eager to see what useful information can be learned and how difficult it is to unearth it. Here's the process I will use to look at the big picture and cash flow side of things every month.
Why Mint? The Math of Least Resistance
Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the mint. - Don Marquis
It pays to track your finances; few would dispute that. But for many (including me!), traditional budgeting has always felt too tedious. Too inflexible. Unmaintainable. Just plain "ugh." Has modern money management technology changed all that in the decade or so since I gave up on it, I wondered?
Thin Mint: A Month Of Minimalist Money Management Musings
Are you making the most of your money? A series of recent life events significantly affected my finances, causing my money management needs to change as well. Just as I was coming to this realization, an email notification from J.D. Roth of MoneyBoss.com alerted me to his recent review of personal finance software, and an idea was born.
"Your First 100 Days: Money Moves to Make No Matter What" - New Article on Guidevine Blog
In this time of tremendous change and in-your-face uncertainty, it's the only way to manage your money. Read how in my new article Your First 100 Days: Money Moves to Make No Matter What.
"10 Things Clients Don't Think To Ask Their Financial Advisor" Now on GuideVine Blog!
In a not-so-subtle nod to David Letterman's Top Ten List, I give you the inside scoop on how to make the most of your investment in financial advice. Hint: It's all about what you, the client, can do to establish open lines of communication about important topics. Check out 10 Things Clients Don't Think To Ask Their Financial Advisor on GuideVine.com, the Match.com for investors and financial advisors.