I’ve mentioned Mint before in my article, 5-Plus Habits That Will Make You Rich, but the application is good enough that it deserves its own post. The free website allows you to easily track your spending and savings by automatically compiling and analyzing data from your credit and debit cards, bank accounts, and investment portfolio. Lifehacker has already posted a comprehensive screenshot tour to Mint’s features and security, so I won’t belabor either of those here; suffice it to say that Mint is about as secure as they come, and it has an excellent set of features to boot. What is amazing, however, is how much you can learn about your spending habits by using Mint. The website has just released a great new feature that allows you to compare your spending and investments with other mint users in your area, your state, or throughout the nation. They’ve also got a great blog that features a wide array of money management tips.
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If you’re like most of us, when you don’t write it down, you’re likely to forget it. But sometimes writing it down just isn’t enough. What if you want to remember to do something a week, month, or year from now? If you need more than one reminder, if your idea isn’t particularly suited for your calendar, or if you’re a strict adherent to Getting Things Done
, you’re probably looking for something a little more flexible. Enter MemoToMe.com, the free email reminder service.
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If you’ve landed that new job or found that new apartment, chances are, you’re looking for a roommate. It can be tough to find a good roommate, especially one whose tastes, lifestyle, and budget are all similar to yours. Since I just went through that process myself, I thought I’d share a bit about what I learned.
Without a doubt, the two most popular services for finding a roommate online are Craigslist and Roommates.com. Both sites are popular, but which one is actually the best at connecting potential roommates?
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