Financial Websites That Save You Money

Financial Websites That Save You Money

Adding cents to your finances by tracking your money

Since the financial meltdown, more consumers than ever are using websites — , and among them — to track finances and save more. “I like being able to see all my accounts at a glance,” says Fernando Barajas, 46, a Mexico City computer networking and web-hosting consultant. With his computer or smartphone, he can track expenses, review his budget and balance his checkbook. The sites are free, though some may charge for premium services. And while all sites deliver the same basic functionality, they vary in their approaches, offerings and set-up times, depending on the number of accounts and budgets you want to track. Try test-driving a few to determine which best fits your money management style.

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