Mint Online Finance Software – Your Own Impenetrable Fort Knox
With the influx of new software on private finance and online security, the most frequently-asked question still asked is, “Why?” Why use software when there are banks and secretaries or assistants?
Here’s why:
Too many people are becoming victims of insufficient information to make sound decisions, high bank rates, and software that fails to deliver secure access to your online accounts or financial data. Certainly, most of these software and services are packed with features that look very impressive. The marketing campaigns are professionally done, and can even give top companies a run for their money. And they probably are doing just that. Unfortunately, that’s all fluff for you and all income for them. Mint wants to stop all the noise, and just deliver the goods, as promised – for free.
Briefly, Mint promises to streamline your finances so you don’t go jumping around from bank to e-commerce website, and vice versa. It’s your own personal banker/financial assistant that bring everything that has anything to do with your money into one account. You can track down transactions, accounts, balances, budget, and even financial goals. It’s supposed to help you save.
It is true that Mint can organize your life in such a way that you don’t have to worry about dates, deadlines, when your time deposit is due to mature, when your loans have to paid, or when you need to send some money back home.
After a sign up that won’t take more than a few minutes, you can start to access your financial information in one place. You also get free mobile apps so that even if you’re on-the-go, updates are sent to your mobile phone. This includes finding out if funds are being moved, or your bank account balance has dropped unexpectedly. It will even keep track of any checks you released so you can make sure sufficient funds are available.
With the application of high 128-bit encryption, also used by banks, financial, and credit card companies, Mint can assure all its clients of a secure system. It is also supported by reputable names as TRUSTe, Hackersafe, VeriSign, and RSA Security. Plus, since Mint is read-only software, no one can transfer money in or out of your account, including you.
Your data is protected as long as you keep your password a secret – from everyone, including your spouse, boyfriend, child, and assistant. Once you let anyone know, it’s an open door that even Mint cannot control. It is also important that you have a security system installed in your computer that is 99.9% effective and complete. As long as you adhere to these two easy requirements, your data is safe.
At this point, you may be wondering why Mint does it. It is in the business of making money, but on equal opportunity grounds. If you save and increase your funds, they also make money. You get the benefit of sound financial tips that could increase your savings. On the other hand, if you simply prefer to keep tabs on your account, then there’s no income involved. As long as Mint does its job well, people will recommend it.
It’s time to be financially smart and start achieving financial independence. Your own personal Fort Knox for personal financial data is waiting, and you get the best help in keeping it in Mint condition.
Guest Article by Carlo ITO from http://sourcingtrustblog.com/.
