We’re all mothers, fathers, sons and daughters here. So we know that the upcoming holidays are all about good Communication … and Shopping. We thought this was a great time to introduce (and remind you of) Mint.com features which help you to manage both.
Starting today, text BAL or BALANCE to MyMint (696-468) from any checkout line in America and we’ll send you the balances in all of the checking, savings and investment accounts you track in your Mint account. Just think of it, no more embarrassing “your credit card has been declined” moments.
If you’re lucky enough to share your life (and finances) with another, show them you care by adding their email address or phone number to a Mint account that tracks your joint accounts.
You’ll both receive email and SMS alerts on the big events in your finances: Bills Due, Approaching Credit Limit, Exceeding Budget for Gifts, and more. Last holiday season, the most frequently cited reason for going over budget was “Failure to Create and Stick to a Joint Budget”. Use Mint’s dual email feature to keep yourself out of hot water and debt, this season.
As we approach the end of the year, many of you will soon be receiving plaintive requests from your financial planners, accountants, bookkeepers and other, probably underappreciated, folks in your life who need to know where you spent your money this year. Mint offers an easy solution in our Export Transactions feature:
This holiday season it’s more important than ever to stay within your budget, to know where you stand at all times, and to maintain good communication with loved ones and friends (okay, accountants) that are your partners in achieving your long term financial goals. We’re working hard to make all this easier for you…is it working? How are you handling your holiday spending differently this year vs. last? We’d love to hear from you.