Which budgeting app is right for you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Are you looking for a budgeting app that's similar to Mint?

  • A.
    Yes, the closer to Mint, the better
  • B.
    I'd like an app that can also help me pay down debt
  • C.
    I'm open to different budgeting methodologies
• 2.
  Do you want your budgeting app to automatically sync with your credit card and bank statements? 

  • A.
    Yes, I want it to sync automatically
  • B.
    No, I prefer to manually enter in my spending
  • C.
    I'm not sure
• 3.
  Are you willing to spend time to learn a new budgeting system? 

  • A.
    Yes, I'm open to a learning curve if it ends up working well for me
  • B.
    I'd be willing to spend a little time
  • C.
    I'd rather spend no time learning a new system
• 4.
  Is managing or paying down debt a top priority? 

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 5.
  Do you like using apps to track your budget? 

  • A.
    Yes, I like using apps
  • B.
    No, I prefer spreadsheets or google sheets
  • C.
    I'm not sure
• 6.
  Which ways of budgeting work best for you? Select all that apply. 

  • A.
    A traditional budget (income minus expenses)
  • B.
    A zero-based budget (starting from scratch and allocating every penny)
  • C.
    A goals-based budget (budgeting with a specific goal in mind)
• 7.
  Overall, did Mint work well for you? 

  • A.
    Yes, I love(d) Mint and am so sad it's going away
  • B.
    It was okay for me. I'd like to find something that's a better fit
  • C.
    It didn't work well for me

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're a... "Mint Purist"

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  Mint worked well for you and you're bummed (even super bummed) that it's going away. You're looking for an app that's as similar as possible. I am sorry you have to make the switch but I've got you covered. If you are looking for a free alternative, check out... EmpowerIf you are open to paying for a budgeting app, check out...Copilot Cost: $13 per month or $95 per year. Use code RIPMINT to get two months free. They are also working on a new feature so that Mint users can backfill their Mint data. OR Monarch Cost: $14.99 per month or $100 per year. They are offering a free-trial and a discount on the annual subscription if you're a Mint customer. Read details here. Let me introduce myself...Hello, hello 👋 My name is Ashley Feinstein Gerstley.I’m an author, CFP® professional, money coach and founder of the Fiscal Femme.After studying finance in college (at Wharton) and working in finance (as an investment banker and in corporate finance), I still knew nothing about my own money.When I switched from my high paying investment banking job to a job with a better lifestyle, I took a big pay cut and had to figure my money out. I started a blog (back in 2011) to share what I was learning and the rest is history.I now spend my days talking about (and thinking about) how to get you wealthy. The Fiscal Femme community has grown to over 200K and I have two books - The 30-Day Money Cleanse and Financial Adulting. P.S. I love chatting with my community on Instagram, so c’mon over and join me if we’re not connected yet.
• 2.
  You're a... "Budget Explorer"

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  Mint either didn't work for you or left you feeling meh. You are open to using an app that does things differently so you can find a better fit for you and your goals. And you are willing to put in some leg work to get your budget set up and working great. If you are looking for a free alternative, check out... GoodbudgetGoodbudget put together this Mint comparison chart here. The biggest differences are that you add your expenses manually (which is great for awareness!) and that it uses a digital version of the "Envelope Method" for budgeting. If you are open to paying for a budgeting app, check out...YNABYNAB put together this guide for Mint users. There is a YNAB learning curve because it's a new budgeting system and you give each dollar a job, BUT those who use it and stick with it, tend to really love it. Cost: $14.99 per month or $99 per year. Current Mint users get a 34-day free trial. Let me introduce myself...Hello, hello 👋 My name is Ashley Feinstein Gerstley.I’m an author, CFP® professional, money coach and founder of the Fiscal Femme.After studying finance in college (at Wharton) and working in finance (as an investment banker and in corporate finance), I still knew nothing about my own money.When I switched from my high paying investment banking job to a job with a better lifestyle, I took a big pay cut and had to figure my money out. I started a blog (back in 2011) to share what I was learning and the rest is history.I now spend my days talking about (and thinking about) how to get you wealthy. The Fiscal Femme community has grown to over 200K and I have two books - The 30-Day Money Cleanse and Financial Adulting. P.S. I love chatting with my community on Instagram, so c’mon over and join me if we’re not connected yet.
• 3.
  You're a... Debt Focused Budgeter

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  When it comes to budgeting, you do so with your bigger financial goals in mind. You want to find a great budgeting app AND you also want support with your top priority goal - paying down debt. I'm happy to tell you you can get both things in one app. If you are looking for a free alternative, check out... RocketMoneyFor more information, they put together this Mint vs. RocketMoney comparison chart. There is also premium version of RocketMoney that starts at $4 per month. If you are open to paying for a budgeting app that focuses on debt pay down, check out...MuchIncludes both budgeting and debt pay down features as well as a community for motivation and learning. Plus, it doesn't get better than their founder Carmen. She is truly inspirational. Cost: $7.99 per month or $69.99 per year.They offer a 30-day free trial. Let me introduce myself...Hello, hello 👋 My name is Ashley Feinstein Gerstley.I’m an author, CFP® professional, money coach and founder of the Fiscal Femme.After studying finance in college (at Wharton) and working in finance (as an investment banker and in corporate finance), I still knew nothing about my own money.When I switched from my high paying investment banking job to a job with a better lifestyle, I took a big pay cut and had to figure my money out. I started a blog (back in 2011) to share what I was learning and the rest is history.I now spend my days talking about (and thinking about) how to get you wealthy. The Fiscal Femme community has grown to over 200K and I have two books - The 30-Day Money Cleanse and Financial Adulting. P.S. I love chatting with my community on Instagram, so c’mon over and join me if we’re not connected yet.
• 4.
  You're a... Spreadsheet Wiz

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  You prefer a good spreadsheet over budgeting apps. That may be because you like to manage everything all in one place, exactly how you like it; you don't want other companies' to have your financial data; or you just love a good spreadsheet. I'm with you. Whatever the reason, you're looking for a spreadsheet to organize and manage your financial life and I've got you covered. If you are looking for a free alternative, check out...My Budgeting TemplateIt also comes with free video tutorials to walk you through how to set it up and my favorite budgeting tips and tricks. If you are open to paying for a budgeting spreadsheet, check out...TillerThis spreadsheet automatically syncs with your transactions and has many bells and whistles. They put together this Mint vs. Tiller comparison chart plus a guide to switching over from Mint. Cost: $79 per year. They have put together resources for those switching over from Mint. Let me introduce myself...Hello, hello 👋 My name is Ashley Feinstein Gerstley.I’m an author, CFP® professional, money coach and founder of the Fiscal Femme.After studying finance in college (at Wharton) and working in finance (as an investment banker and in corporate finance), I still knew nothing about my own money.When I switched from my high paying investment banking job to a job with a better lifestyle, I took a big pay cut and had to figure my money out. I started a blog (back in 2011) to share what I was learning and the rest is history.I now spend my days talking about (and thinking about) how to get you wealthy. The Fiscal Femme community has grown to over 200K and I have two books - The 30-Day Money Cleanse and Financial Adulting. P.S. I love chatting with my community on Instagram, so c’mon over and join me if we’re not connected yet.