Comments on: Is the End Near for Quicken and Microsoft Money? http://aseidman.com/product/is-the-end-near-for-quicken-and-microsoft-money thoughts by aseidman Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:39:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Jason M. Putorti http://aseidman.com/product/is-the-end-near-for-quicken-and-microsoft-money#comment-684 Jason M. Putorti Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:56:22 +0000 http://aseidman.com/product/is-the-end-near-for-quicken-and-microsoft-money#comment-684 Marc, Excellent insight. At mint we are of course after ways to expand the share of the entire personal finance space beyond the controller types and into the mainstream. With the savings rate in the USA being negative and people everywhere looking for ways to rein in spending and understand where it all goes, we think this is the right time to give people these answers in an easy way. The philosophy at mint is to have people put the smallest amount of effort in, and get the largest reward out. Our newest feature, launching this week, that allows you to compare your spending categorically against averages around the country, is the tip of the iceberg in how we are planning to offer more interesting ways to understand your money as compared to Microsoft and Intuit solutions. And of course any suggestions/comments from you and all of our users are always appreciated. Thanks again, Jason M. Putorti Lead Designer, mint.com Marc,

Excellent insight. At mint we are of course after ways to expand the share of the entire personal finance space beyond the controller types and into the mainstream. With the savings rate in the USA being negative and people everywhere looking for ways to rein in spending and understand where it all goes, we think this is the right time to give people these answers in an easy way.

The philosophy at mint is to have people put the smallest amount of effort in, and get the largest reward out.

Our newest feature, launching this week, that allows you to compare your spending categorically against averages around the country, is the tip of the iceberg in how we are planning to offer more interesting ways to understand your money as compared to Microsoft and Intuit solutions.

And of course any suggestions/comments from you and all of our users are always appreciated.

Thanks again,

Jason M. Putorti
Lead Designer, mint.com

]]> By: Ariel Seidman http://aseidman.com/product/is-the-end-near-for-quicken-and-microsoft-money#comment-683 Ariel Seidman Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:57:26 +0000 http://aseidman.com/product/is-the-end-near-for-quicken-and-microsoft-money#comment-683 Marc, Given the personal nature of your finances --- most people don't like exposing how much money they don't have, so I am very curious as to whether or not the concept of a community helping each other with their personal finances will catch-on? As the economy turns negative you guys have an opportunity to take advantage of that --- best of luck! Thanks for your comments. Cheers, -ariel Marc,
Given the personal nature of your finances — most people don’t like exposing how much money they don’t have, so I am very curious as to whether or not the concept of a community helping each other with their personal finances will catch-on?

As the economy turns negative you guys have an opportunity to take advantage of that — best of luck!

Thanks for your comments.

Cheers,

-ariel

]]> By: Marc Hedlund http://aseidman.com/product/is-the-end-near-for-quicken-and-microsoft-money#comment-680 Marc Hedlund Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:27:31 +0000 http://aseidman.com/product/is-the-end-near-for-quicken-and-microsoft-money#comment-680 Hey, Yes, you're right (speaking as one of the founders of Wesabe). Nothing in this market is decided. I do think that the companies that have come into the market have mostly taken a new approach of one kind or another to the idea of personal finance software, and that the traditional market metrics likely do not apply as a result. But, all three of the issues you raise are real -- for anyone, large or small, hoping to build a business in this area. Thanks for the comments! Of course, if you have specific requests that would make your own use of our site more satisfying, I'd love to hear about them. Marc Hedlund, Wesabe Hey,

Yes, you’re right (speaking as one of the founders of Wesabe). Nothing in this market is decided. I do think that the companies that have come into the market have mostly taken a new approach of one kind or another to the idea of personal finance software, and that the traditional market metrics likely do not apply as a result. But, all three of the issues you raise are real — for anyone, large or small, hoping to build a business in this area.

Thanks for the comments! Of course, if you have specific requests that would make your own use of our site more satisfying, I’d love to hear about them.

Marc Hedlund, Wesabe

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