managing money....

So i've written a few blogs about managing money and saving money before and i guess the older i get the more i turn into my father and want to have complete awareness of where my money goes and how to make it go the farthest.

I had read in a few people's facebook statuses to try www.mint.com and that it helped them get out of debt and plan this and plan that. it had been awhile but i was bored one day i logged in and set up an account not really knowing what to expect.

I LOVE IT! i was used to checking into my bank and my credit card just about daily to see balances and check my spending and to make sure i was on track for my budget. the mint links all your accounts into one place. You can link any and all checking, savings, credit cards, loans, mortages, 401k, stocks etc in one place. So its nice to see your debt to cash on there. it has simple graphs that show where you money is going and if you are over or under in your spending categories. my wellsfargo does that too but since it links all your accounts together it links your credit spending with your cash spending. If you have property ( house, car, jewelry etc) you can put that as your assests too.

i like that the spending categories are very detailed. some budgets are too broad this gets very specific. It also have advice on different checking, savings, credit, 401k plans that work best for you. Unfortunately my 401k is through a smaller company and it doesnt link directly too it.

i suggest everyone check it out if they enjoy knowing where their money is going and like to stay on track. well and if you dont i suggest you get started... NOW!