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Engadget
10 hours ago
- Engadget
The Morning After: The next Google Pixel event kicks off on August 20
What can you expect from Google's Made By Pixel event? Well, according to the media invite we got (brag), it's promising new Pixel phones, watches, buds and more. Last year, that was true. The same event gave us the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. I think that was everything? As for that 'and more' part, recent rumors suggest Google is working on Pixelsnap, a proper response to Apple's MagSafe tech. Android phones have been slow to adopt the Qi2 wireless charging standard — I mean, check out all of Samsung's recent phones. But… wireless charging? I hope Google has something more exciting planned. — Mat Smith Get Engadget's newsletter delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The death of compact cameras has been exaggerated. If it's not the viral Fujifilm X100 series, it's Sony's vlogging cameras and now an update to its RX1R fixed-lens compact. Coming nearly 10 years after the RX1R II, it features a 61MP Exmor R sensor, along with Sony's latest image processing advancements and top-notch object tracking, supported by 693 phase-detection AF points. Why not 694, eh? It won't match Sony's A7 full-frame cameras, but video-wise, it can capture 10-bit 4K video at up to 30 fps. The kicker, though, is the price. While the Mark II was a heady $3,300, the RX1R III is a bank balance-shaking $5,100. And if you want a thumb grip? 300 bucks. Thanks! Continue reading. Samsung has taken its premier foldable to the next level. With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, it's improved the size (thinner), battery life (longer) and camera (sharper, higher resolution) and that's without talking about the improved, bigger displays and even tougher build. According to Sam Rutherford's review, it's 'foldable phone nirvana.' The price of folding enlightenment is still $2,000. Continue reading. You can subscribe to Quicken Simplifi for only $3 per month, which is half off its usual $6-per-month price. Notably, you pay for the whole year, instead of month to month. When we tested out several budgeting services and apps, Quicken Simplifi was our choice for best budget app overall. With its easy-to-use interface, it excels at tracking regular income and bills. Just don't overthink the whole spending money to save money thing. Continue reading.
Engadget
4 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Quicken Simplifi plans are half off right now
Budgeting is really hard. Basics like groceries, rent and transportation are expensive enough without all the tempting extras like a nice dinner or new gaming console. It's all too easy to end the month with no idea where all your money went. But, right now, one of our favorite budgeting apps is on sale. An annual subscription to Quicken Simplifi is currently half off, down to $3 monthly rather than $6. Notably, the sum is paid in one go, instead of each month. Yes, spending money to save money does sound a bit silly in principle, but Quicken Simplifi is our choice for best budget app overall. It offers a sleek, easy-to-use interface that doesn't have much of a learning curve. It's also excellent at tracking regular income and bills, along with refunds. Plus, you can share access to the app with your partner or financial advisor. Get a year now for 50 percent off. $3 at Quicken There are a few cons, though nothing massive. You can't do a free trial — though Quicken does seem to have a 30 day cancelation policy to get a refund. You also can't create an account using your Apple or Google ID. Plus, there's no Zillow integration. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mint has shut down — here are 6 alternatives for the budgeting app
Mint, the popular budgeting app, shut down on March 23, 2024. In its initial press release, Intuit — the parent company of Mint — invited Mint users to transition to another Intuit service, Credit Karma. Although Credit Karma offers numerous resources (including credit monitoring), the service has fewer financial tools than Mint once offered. This is especially true for budgeting. As a result, millions of former Mint users are left searching for alternatives. This embedded content is not available in your region. On a positive note, there are many budgeting options available to help you manage your money. If you're still looking for an alternative to Mint, you may want to consider one of the tools below. My Money is a brand new personal finance tool from Yahoo Finance. It provides a single, clear snapshot of your entire financial life, from your credit score to your net worth and monthly cash flow, all in one convenient place at no cost. With My Money, your income and expenses are automatically categorized and tracked, allowing you to easily see your spending patterns and how they impact your overall net worth. You can also view balances from your bank accounts, credit cards, loans, retirement funds, and investments — all conveniently displayed in one spot. Plus, you'll receive ongoing tips and strategies designed to help grow your wealth. Cost: Free Key features: Free Vantagescore from TransUnion, ability to connect and track financial accounts, net worth calculation, cash flow analysis. Who is My Money good for? Individuals who want to see all of their important financial stats in one place and don't want to pay for a premium budgeting app. The Quicken Simplifi app offers a wealth of features, including customized reports and personalized spending plans. Once you import data like your bank account and billing information, the Simplifi app allows you to track income and spending, manage savings goals and stay on top of bills. Cost: $3.99 per month, billed annually. Discounted promotional prices are offered throughout the year. There is no free version. Key features: Customizable spending categories, spending and store refund tracker, bill tracking and transaction watchlists, customizable financial reports and more. Who is Quicken Simplifi best for? Budgeting beginners trying to stick to spending limits or track monthly expenses, with tools for users at all levels of money management. Yahoo Finance readers can try Simplifi free for 90 days. Act now! Rocket Money offers a variety of financial tools, including monthly budget management, subscription tracking, and cancellation services. Premium services (such as unlimited budgeting categories, automated Smart Savings Accounts, and account sharing) along with bill negotiation do require you to pay a fee. However, Rocket Money also offers a free membership plan that includes basic budgeting tools. Cost: Free for basic membership, $6-$12 per month for Premium Membership, 30%-60% of first year's savings for Bill Negotiation Service. Key features: Create a budget (free and premium versions), unlimited budgets, automated savings, bill negotiation, subscription management, account sharing between multiple users. Who is Rocket Money best for? Couples or families who want to manage money together may be especially interested in Rocket Money, along with people who are interested in unlimited budget categories or automated savings account features. But keep in mind that aside from basic budgeting services, you'll have to pay a monthly fee to be a Premium Member of Rocket Money. If you're looking for a free online budgeting tool now that Mint has shut its virtual doors, Empower may be worth considering. Formerly known as Personal Capital, Empower offers free budgeting services along with a spending tracker. The app also has investment management tools, but those services cost extra. Cost: Free for budgeting tools and spending tracker, additional fees apply for optional investment management services. Key features: Free budget planning and tracking, net worth tracking, spending and savings management, and optional investment management services for additional fees. Who is Empower best for? People looking for a free budgeting tool to replace Mint may appreciate the features that Empower has to offer. Read more: How the 'loud budgeting' trend could help you save more money PocketGuard is another free budgeting solution that might make a good replacement for the now-shuttered Mint app. The app even offers the ability to import your history from Mint — making the transition to a new budgeting tool easier to navigate. You can track spending, income, and net worth using the free version of the app. But if you want access to premium features such as a debt payoff plan or unlimited budget categories, there's an additional cost. Cost: Free for basic membership, $12.99 per month or $74.99 per year (billed annually) for PocketGuard Plus. Key features: Customized budgets, unlimited budgets, debt payoff plan, spending tracker, bills and income tracking, and net worth tracker. Who is PocketGuard best for? PocketGuard could be a good fit for people who want to take control of their spending, especially those who are working to pay down debt. Goodbudget is another free budgeting app — one that takes the classic envelope budgeting strategy and updates it for the digital world. With the free version of Goodbudget, you can create up to 20 digital 'envelopes' to divide your cash into different categories each month (e.g., gas, groceries, dining, etc.). This allows you to plan how to use your money before you spend it. The app also offers debt-tracking features. If you upgrade to the paid premium version of Goodbudget, you can enjoy unlimited budget categories and share your budget with multiple users. This feature could be helpful for couples or families who are managing household finances together. Cost: Free for basic membership, $10 per month, or $80 per year for Premium membership. Key features: Digital envelope budgeting method, debt tracking. Who is Goodbudget good for? Fans of envelope-style budgeting and those who want a simple way to track a zero-based budget — either on their own or with a partner — may want to consider Goodbudget. You Need a Budget, known as YNAB for short, is another zero-based budgeting tool that allows you to plan how you'll use your money before you spend it. Aside from the initial trial period, there is no free version of the YNAB app, but the company claims users save an average of $600 in the first two months. The app is also full of premium features, including the ability to share budgets with up to six people, unlimited budget customization, financial goal planning, spending trackers, debt management tools, and net worth trackers. Cost: $14.99 per month or $99 per year Key features: Unlimited budget customization, debt management, financial goal planning and tracking, spending trackers, plus the ability to share budgets with up to six users. Who is YNAB good for? People, couples, or groups who want to start or manage a zero-based budget and don't mind paying for a robust budgeting app. If you relied on Mint to budget, track your spending, or accomplish other financial goals, it's important to find a replacement. Otherwise, you risk getting off track when it comes to your money. Although it's disappointing that Mint is gone, the good news is there are plenty of other budgeting apps available. As you search for alternatives to Mint, the trick is to examine the features different budgeting apps offer and figure out the best fit for your needs. Free services can be appealing, of course. But it might be worth paying for a service if the cost fits into your budget and the benefits outweigh the expense. Read more: How to budget: Your complete guide to budgeting for 2024 Yes, the budgeting tool Mint officially shut down on March 23, 2024. Users can no longer access their data or Mint's budgeting features via this platform. Rocket Money is a legitimate budgeting app that is safe to use. It doesn't store users' financial login information; Rocket Money links your accounts using Plaid, which follows strict security protocols to ensure sensitive data remains protected. Mint users can transfer their data to Credit Karma. However, most of Mint's comprehensive budgeting features are no longer available.
