{"id":10189,"date":"2023-11-06T13:23:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T13:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infundpros.com\/finance\/intuit-is-shutting-down-the-mint-budgeting-app-heres-how-long-you-have-to-find-a-new-service\/"},"modified":"2023-11-06T13:23:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T13:23:27","slug":"intuit-is-shutting-down-the-mint-budgeting-app-heres-how-long-you-have-to-find-a-new-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infundpros.com\/?p=10189","title":{"rendered":"Intuit is shutting down the Mint budgeting app\u2014here\u2019s how long you have to find a new service"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This <\/em>article<\/em> is reprinted by permission from <\/em>NerdWallet<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Intuit Inc. announced this week that it will shut down Mint on Jan. 1, 2024. The company\u2019s decision to discontinue the popular budgeting app could leave millions of users scrambling to find a replacement.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what the news means for consumers and what to consider when choosing a new budgeting service.<\/p>\n

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What is Mint?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mint, acquired by Intuit
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\n in 2009, is a free personal finance app. It has long been one of the most widely used and highly-rated budget apps. Mint links to nearly all types of users\u2019 financial accounts, such as credit cards, investments and loans.<\/p>\n

Mint\u2019s loyal following has gravitated toward its comprehensive features, including the ability to review spending, track net worth and personalize goals and budgeting categories.<\/p>\n

Also see:<\/strong> TurboTax misled consumers with ads touting free filing, FTC judge rules<\/p>\n

What\u2019s happening to Mint?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In its announcement Oct. 31, Intuit said the company is \u201creimagining Mint\u201d as a part of Credit Karma, also owned by Intuit. Users will no longer have access to their Mint accounts on Jan. 1, 2024, or sooner if they choose to migrate to the Credit Karma app before that date.<\/p>\n

While several Mint features will live on in the Credit Karma app (such as spending and net worth tracking), setting monthly budgets and customized categories won\u2019t make the cut. It\u2019s unclear whether these capabilities might move over eventually.<\/p>\n

How you can prepare for the end of Mint<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The good news is that Mint isn\u2019t shutting down overnight. The company is giving Mint users \u201cample time\u201d to plan for the change, an Intuit Credit Karma spokesperson said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Those who rely on the app will have two months to gather their financial information from Mint and search for an alternative budgeting tool. Still, this window may not feel long enough for some users. Here are steps you can take to make the change less painful.<\/p>\n

Plus:<\/strong> Fun on a budget: How to spend less and enjoy more in a frugal retirement<\/p>\n

First, take stock of any stored information you don\u2019t want to lose. You can download your existing Mint transaction data as an Excel spreadsheet by following the\u00a0instructions on Mint\u2019s help center page. Taking screenshots of helpful charts or insights is another option.<\/p>\n

Then, make a list of the Mint features you used most often or that were most helpful to you. Refer to this list when exploring what replacement apps have to offer.<\/p>\n

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\n Financial advisers say fintech apps track your spending, but they don\u2019t necessarily change your behavior. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why a spreadsheet may be more effective at helping people maintain a budget. Daisy Korpics\/The Wall Street Journal
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What to look for in a new budgeting app<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are plenty of other\u00a0budget apps\u00a0out there that can help fill the void once Mint shuts down. Many personal finance websites, including NerdWallet, offer free money management tools.<\/p>\n

PocketGuard is a free service that highlights your spending and net worth and allows you to budget for goals. YNAB is a popular app that also lets users create customized plans for their money, but it has a subscription fee.<\/p>\n

Mint users don\u2019t necessarily have to start from scratch. Some apps, like Monarch and YNAB, allow new users to manually import data files from their banks or other personal finance apps. Like Mint, there are many other apps that automatically sync with users\u2019 financial accounts. Some may even pull multiple years of your transaction history, which can be ideal if you don\u2019t get a chance to save your Mint data before it vanishes.<\/p>\n

Before committing to a paid budget service, take advantage of free trial periods \u2014 if offered \u2014 to learn whether it\u2019s worth the money. And before signing up for any budgeting service, read reviews in app stores and on trusted financial websites.<\/p>\n

Also see:<\/strong> 5 types of budgets and how to make one that actually works for you<\/p>\n

An app\u2019s community and customer service (or lack thereof) may be worth paying attention to as well. Mint\u2019s large user audience and customer support made it easier for many to learn and troubleshoot.<\/p>\n

More From NerdWallet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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