Comments on: Budgeting Software for Your Cell Phone

By: Ravindran

Ravindran — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:45:00 +0000

Try buxfer. It has very good mobile interface. You can create an account without linking to your bank/credit card directly. But you have to enter all the transaction yourself.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:20:00 +0000

I checked out mvelopes and mint.com, but I'm not sure either are exactly what I'm looking for. I don't know if I need all of that information on my cell phone and at my fingertips. I think I need a more basic version of both applications.

I also agree with Nim about mint. I'm a little leery about software that wants my login information. Nevertheless I think I'll try both tools out. Thanks for the suggestions.

By: kilaxy

kilaxy — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:43:00 +0000

I agree. Mint is a great tool for budgeting. Try it, if you have the time.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:26:00 +0000

I love mint.com, and it works with the iPhone. I understand that you (Nim) are afraid of giving the info that you are asked to give it, but I see that Money mag, PC mag, and several other sources have fully backed it. It is such an amazing way to keep track of your money…

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:18:00 +0000

I don’t have an iPhone but do have the G1 from Tmobile.. I’ve tried all the budgeting apps that I could find and nothing is really what I want…

Hopefully, something amazing will come out soon!

By: Nim

Nim — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:23:00 +0000

I started to use Mint. However, I’m leery of any software that wants my login information to my banking, credit cards, you-name-it. They say they’re safe, and at least one review says it, but…really? I just can’t bring myself to do it.

If you do put such software on your phone, make sure to password protect your phone at very least!

By: Ryan from Going Carless

Ryan from Going Carless — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:01:00 +0000

I use mvelopes on my computer. they have a seperate html site for your phone. You can view balances in each envelope, account balances, add transactions, etc. the actual version of mvelopes is a much overlooked software itself. It thinks the way I do. I use the envelope system. It’s not free though.