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
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
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
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…
A financial planner shares the 3 things he wishes he’d known about money when he was younger
Money gives you options, and it’s good to have options. Had I worked with a financial planner, I likely would have saved a bit more early on. #financialplanning, #personalfinance
33 Smart Ways to Cut Your Taxes Right Now
Last minute ways to shrink your tax bill compliments of @moneymagazine. #taxplanning
5-Star Review: Widgets to Compare Monthly Spending in Active Categories
Another 5-Star review highlighting CountAbout’s widget and customization features. Thanks Ashley!
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!