Favorite New Site: Mint.com

I’m a bit of a financial geek. I spent two years doing bookkeeping in Quickbooks for clients, and since then, I’ve always wanted to know exactly where my money goes. I don’t claim to be the best saver, but I figured if I could see where my money was going, it would help me keep track of my income vs spending.  I recently discovered mint.com, and let me just say- OUCH! Where does my money go? Now I know.. food!

How do I spend more in food than rent? Than health insurance? Than SHOPPING?

As depressing as it is to finally see where all my money goes, I feel like I can finally gain control over my expenses. I’ve spent the last week analyzing pie graphs and constantly reloading my bank account, as if I expect money to mysteriously appear. And I realize now, that I should be forbidden to going into any coffee shops (sigh.. and it’s almost latte season!).

I would definitely recommend this site. All you need to know are your banking and credit card logins. I know, it sounds sketchy, but from what I’ve read, it’s completely safe. I can even keep track of my student loans, set up budgets, and lots of other nerdy cool things.   I <3 you, Mint!