In this kind of economy, where people turn out to be stealing left and right, it's really important to have a eye out for your money.I have been using Mint.com's service of collecting all of my banking information to a single, easy-to-view location. Yesterday, it finally released the iPhone app I was waiting anticipating since I started using the iPhone. The app allows me to check up on my balances with a touch. I must say, it is a slick little application.
Mint.com does more than just track your current balance and recent transitions, as you might expect. With safety and security in mind, Mint.com allows you to see the big picture of where your money is going and where it is coming from, and it automatically categorizes your purchases and income. It even offers budgeting tips and ways you can save money. As a matter of security, just about the only thing you can't do is transfer funds.I was originally hesitant to give some of my information to a web-based service. But after reading their terms, and after reading positive reviews for the budgeting service from the likes of PCWorld, PC Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, I thought I'd give it a try.
(Photos from Mint.com's website.)