I came across an impressive self-hosted web site analytics program called Mint (haveamint.com). It's $30, but for those with privacy concerns it looks like an awesome alternative to Google Analytics. The site's color scheme (and of course the name) reminded me of another popular web app that allows you to manage your personal finances online: Mint (mint.com). I'm a bit skeptical about giving a 3rd-party site all my bank account information, but it appears to have been reviewed by some big names, including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. The idea of being able to easily access all my spending and budgeting info online is compelling, but I'm still debating with myself the security/privacy issues.
One of my former employers had the same kind of problem. He wanted to replace Quickbooks with a web-based solution, but was all too aware of Big Brother and his nasty tendencies.
In the end, I ended up having to implement a freakin’ Quickbooks clone (this was well before the web edition of Quickbooks came about).
Wow, I can’t even imagine how much of a PITA writing a Quickbooks clone must have been!
I’ve been using Quicken Home & Business for the past 5 or 6 years now and its been great. However, now that my three rental properties are gone (two foreclosed, one sold) and I’m filing for bankruptcy, my personal finances won’t be very complicated. (I may actually be able to file my 2009 taxes without an accountant!) Mint looks really nice, but since my Mac goes with me everywhere I might just continue using Quicken.
😆 thank you for fixing the wrong thread comment linkage.
I thought about posting this on a wrong thread just for fun. But decided not to.
HA! I would have quickly dismissed any resulting annoyance as “Hey, it’s DJT, comeon, what did you expect!?” 😀