How two guys in a garage changed the landscape of personal finance software

In 2012, Joe Carpenter, a registered CPA, and Alex Wong, an independent software consultant, were looking for an online personal finance software that was richly functional, easy to use, and private. They couldn’t find one, so they created CountAbout, and the industry is noticing. #personalfinancesoftware

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Custom Categorization is easy with CountAbout

When you create a CountAbout account, we provide you with a default list of Categories. CountAbout supports complete customization of your category list. You can add, edit or delete any category. Additionally, you may create as many parent/child levels as you like. #personalfinancesoftware

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Best Quicken Alternatives: For When You’re Tired of Sync and Support Issues

At its peak, Quicken was the most popular and most powerful personal finance management product available. But the reality is, Quicken isn’t what it used to be. If you’re tired of Quicken and want to find a suitable alternative or replacement, we have some options. @quicken,#personalfinance

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America’s biggest banks have announced their Venmo competitor, Zelle

The Zelle app is built atop a bank-owned payments network that connects the country’s five biggest banks — and others — including Chase, Citi and Bank of America. Users of Zelle are expected to be able to send money via their phones to recipients who will gain access to the funds immediately. @zelle, @venmo, #personalfinance

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Harvard researchers say the snowball method is the best way to pay off debt — here’s a simple spreadsheet that can make it work for you

If you’re struggling to pay off debt, you’re not alone. The average household with credit card debt owes $16,061, according to a recent report by NerdWallet. And while there are…

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8 Mint.com Alternatives – Money Apps Fresher than Mint dot com

It’s been nearly eleven years since Mint’s launch in March 2006. In that time a lot has changed. A new crop of startups, Mint alternatives if you will, built on fresh new technology and an eye to disrupt the once-disruptor. If you’re looking to move on, you might find your next favorite from this list!

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