Comments on: CyberNotes: Online Finance Management with Mint http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/ Technology News Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:22:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: CoryC http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116675 CoryC Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:53:30 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116675 The new "better" format that quicken came up with also required a changed in the license agreement. Financial institution's have to pay more money than before to use the new format. That's why the new format hasn't came along, why some banks charge a fee for downloading statement in the quicken format, and why some banks don't offer statement downloads. The new “better” format that quicken came up with also required a changed in the license agreement. Financial institution’s have to pay more money than before to use the new format. That’s why the new format hasn’t came along, why some banks charge a fee for downloading statement in the quicken format, and why some banks don’t offer statement downloads.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116614 Ryan Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:09:29 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116614 Wow, that is disappointing. I didn't realize that Microsoft Money wasn't for a global market, and it is a problem that Quicken can't import the common data types anymore. They decided to ditch the common files and replace it with a newer "better" format that hasn't quite caught on. To help push it along they cut out support for that type of file from the application, and I'm guessing that's the problem you're having. Wow, that is disappointing. I didn’t realize that Microsoft Money wasn’t for a global market, and it is a problem that Quicken can’t import the common data types anymore. They decided to ditch the common files and replace it with a newer “better” format that hasn’t quite caught on. To help push it along they cut out support for that type of file from the application, and I’m guessing that’s the problem you’re having.

]]> By: satur9 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116513 satur9 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:20:38 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116513 Hm, well, that was quite the disappointment. Both are really focussed on the American market. MS Money: trials only for US citizens. Quicken: I can't import my bank data. So I'll stick to AceMoney, which I did like a lot :-) Hm, well, that was quite the disappointment. Both are really focussed on the American market. MS Money: trials only for US citizens. Quicken: I can’t import my bank data. So I’ll stick to AceMoney, which I did like a lot :-)

]]> By: satur9 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116506 satur9 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 07:24:44 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116506 Great, thanks! :D Great, thanks! :D

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116491 Ryan Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:44:27 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116491 [div id=commentquote]<a href="#comment-116413" rel="nofollow">satur9 wrote:</a><blockquote>I’ll give them a try too, if I can find a trial version of Quicken that is.</blockquote>[/div] http://quicken.intuit.com/free-trial-download.jhtml satur9 wrote:
I’ll give them a try too, if I can find a trial version of Quicken that is.

http://quicken.intuit.com/free.....load.jhtml

]]> By: satur9 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116413 satur9 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:13:39 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116413 I'll give them a try too, if I can find a trial version of Quicken that is. I’ll give them a try too, if I can find a trial version of Quicken that is.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116371 Ryan Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:56:47 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116371 [div id=commentquote]<a href="#comment-116298" rel="nofollow">satur9 wrote:</a><blockquote>Well, I think I’ll stick with AceMoney. It does just what I need, has some great report functions, and is easy to use. I might even buy the paid version, multiple accounts will be useful - managing a family of 6 isn’t always simple 8)</blockquote>[/div] Have you thought about picking up Quicken or Microsoft Money if you're going to spend money on the software anyways? They don't cost that much more and they are both very respected pieces of software, and between the two I prefer Quicken. satur9 wrote:
Well, I think I’ll stick with AceMoney. It does just what I need, has some great report functions, and is easy to use. I might even buy the paid version, multiple accounts will be useful - managing a family of 6 isn’t always simple 8)

Have you thought about picking up Quicken or Microsoft Money if you’re going to spend money on the software anyways? They don’t cost that much more and they are both very respected pieces of software, and between the two I prefer Quicken.

]]> By: satur9 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116298 satur9 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:21:41 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116298 Well, I think I'll stick with AceMoney. It does just what I need, has some great report functions, and is easy to use. I might even buy the paid version, multiple accounts will be useful - managing a family of 6 isn't always simple :mrgreen: and right now anything in dollars is a bargain for us Europeans 8) Well, I think I’ll stick with AceMoney. It does just what I need, has some great report functions, and is easy to use. I might even buy the paid version, multiple accounts will be useful - managing a family of 6 isn’t always simple :mrgreen: and right now anything in dollars is a bargain for us Europeans 8)

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116194 Ryan Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:10:57 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116194 No problem...let us know how they work out for you. No problem…let us know how they work out for you.

]]> By: satur9 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116141 satur9 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:15:56 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116141 Thank you both Scott and Ryan for the tips! At the moment I'm trying out both AceMoney and Wesabe. I'm a bit reluctant for the website-stuff, but Wesabe is actually a lot of fun, so I'm doubting. AceMoney needs a bit of figuring out, but it certainly looks good, much better than anything I've tried out before. Thank you both Scott and Ryan for the tips! At the moment I’m trying out both AceMoney and Wesabe. I’m a bit reluctant for the website-stuff, but Wesabe is actually a lot of fun, so I’m doubting. AceMoney needs a bit of figuring out, but it certainly looks good, much better than anything I’ve tried out before.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116109 Ryan Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:13:53 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116109 [div id=commentquote]<a href="#comment-115989" rel="nofollow">CoryC wrote:</a><blockquote>Does it allow users to create a budget like Microsoft Money does? A budget tracking tools is a must for me.</blockquote>[/div] Not that I saw. [div id=commentquote]<a href="#comment-116006" rel="nofollow">Anne wrote:</a><blockquote>I’d rather have a programme, but if there’s nothing that meets my needs around, I’d go for a website.</blockquote>[/div] Here's a free program (a lite version) that I've heard is decent: http://www.mechcad.net/products/acemoney/index_lite.shtml CoryC wrote:
Does it allow users to create a budget like Microsoft Money does? A budget tracking tools is a must for me.

Not that I saw.

Anne wrote:
I’d rather have a programme, but if there’s nothing that meets my needs around, I’d go for a website.

Here’s a free program (a lite version) that I’ve heard is decent:
http://www.mechcad.net/product.....lite.shtml

]]> By: Anne http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116006 Anne Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:37:36 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-116006 @Scott: thanks for the tips, I'm checking them out! @Ashley: I'd rather have a programme, but if there's nothing that meets my needs around, I'd go for a website. @Scott: thanks for the tips, I’m checking them out!
@Ashley: I’d rather have a programme, but if there’s nothing that meets my needs around, I’d go for a website.

]]> By: CoryC http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115989 CoryC Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:36:19 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115989 Does it allow users to create a budget like Microsoft Money does? A budget tracking tools is a must for me. Does it allow users to create a budget like Microsoft Money does? A budget tracking tools is a must for me.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115977 Ryan Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:37:30 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115977 [div id=commentquote]<a href="#comment-115958" rel="nofollow">satur9 wrote:</a><blockquote>I’ve been looking for something like this for quite a while now, but haven’t been successful. Mint won’t do it for me either: it’s for the U.S. Does anyone have any suggestions for a programme to keep track of finances, but then for Europeans? Or for Belgium :-)</blockquote>[/div] Aare you looking for a program or for a website? satur9 wrote:
I’ve been looking for something like this for quite a while now, but haven’t been successful. Mint won’t do it for me either: it’s for the U.S. Does anyone have any suggestions for a programme to keep track of finances, but then for Europeans? Or for Belgium :-)

Aare you looking for a program or for a website?

]]> By: Scott http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115964 Scott Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:19:31 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115964 Ashley: Thanks for the overview. I'd love to see a comparison of the top 5 online accounting sites... :o) One such site I've been testing is ClearCheckbook.com - what I like about this one is that it specifically *discourages* you from entering ANY account numbers for your financial institutions. Of course, that means there are no automatic downloads of your financial information, and none of the other aggregate features of the other similar sites. On the other hand, no account numbers means less risk! Features: track, balance, and upload an unlimited number of checking, savings, and credit card accounts; import existing bank records; reminders; set an unlimited number of categories; set spending limits; and it's 100% free. satur9: You may want to check out Wesabe (wesabe.com) or Buxfer (buxfer.com). With a quick look at the FAQ sections on each site, I didn't see "US only," but I'm not certain what restrictions each may have... On Wesabe's signup page, I did see a "Country" section, which may indicate that any country listed is eligible... Ashley:
Thanks for the overview. I’d love to see a comparison of the top 5 online accounting sites… :o)

One such site I’ve been testing is ClearCheckbook.com - what I like about this one is that it specifically *discourages* you from entering ANY account numbers for your financial institutions. Of course, that means there are no automatic downloads of your financial information, and none of the other aggregate features of the other similar sites. On the other hand, no account numbers means less risk! Features: track, balance, and upload an unlimited number of checking, savings, and credit card accounts; import existing bank records; reminders; set an unlimited number of categories; set spending limits; and it’s 100% free.

satur9:

You may want to check out Wesabe (wesabe.com) or Buxfer (buxfer.com). With a quick look at the FAQ sections on each site, I didn’t see “US only,” but I’m not certain what restrictions each may have… On Wesabe’s signup page, I did see a “Country” section, which may indicate that any country listed is eligible…

]]> By: satur9 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115958 satur9 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:38:12 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/2007/09/22/cybernotes-online-finance-management-with-mint/#comment-115958 I've been looking for something like this for quite a while now, but haven't been successful. Mint won't do it for me either: it's for the U.S. Does anyone have any suggestions for a programme to keep track of finances, but then for Europeans? Or for Belgium :-) I’ve been looking for something like this for quite a while now, but haven’t been successful. Mint won’t do it for me either: it’s for the U.S. Does anyone have any suggestions for a programme to keep track of finances, but then for Europeans? Or for Belgium :-)

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