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Managing your finances doesn\u2019t have to be a headache \u2014 especially with the right budgeting app at your fingertips. Whether you\u2019re trying to track everyday spending, save for a big purchase or just keep a closer eye on your subscriptions, there\u2019s an app that can help. With Mint shutting down, plenty of users have been looking for the best budget apps to replace it, and luckily there are plenty of solid alternatives.<\/p>\n

From AI-powered spending trackers to apps that break down your expenses into easy-to-follow categories, the best budgeting tools help you take control of your money without the hassle of spreadsheets. Some focus on automating savings, while others give you a deep dive into your finances with powerful analytics and custom reporting. If you\u2019re still searching for the right Mint alternative, check out our guide to the best budgeting apps to replace Mint<\/a> to find the best fit for your needs.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not sure where to start, we\u2019ve rounded up the top budgeting apps to help you track spending, save smarter, and stick to your financial goals.<\/p>\n

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No pun intended, but what I like about Quicken Simplifi<\/a> is its simplicity. Whereas other budgeting apps try to distinguish themselves with dark themes and customizable emoji, Simplifi has a clean user interface, with a landing page that you just keep scrolling through to get a detailed overview of all your stats. These include your top-line balances; net worth; recent spending; upcoming recurring payments; a snapshot of your spending plan; top spending categories; achievements; and any watchlists you\u2019ve set up. You can also set up savings goals elsewhere in the app.<\/p>\n

Getting set up with Simplifi was mostly painless. I was particularly impressed at how easily it connected to Fidelity; not all budget trackers do, for whatever reason. This is also one of the only services I tested that gives you the option of inviting a spouse or financial advisor to co-manage your account. However, it doesn\u2019t connect to Zillow, a feature I wish it had. Various competitors including Monarch Money and Copilot Money work with Zillow, so clearly there’s a Zillow API available for use. As it stands, Simplifi users must add real estate manually like any other asset.<\/p>\n

In practice, Simplifi miscategorized some of my expenses, but nothing out of the ordinary compared to any of these budget trackers. As you\u2019re reviewing transactions, you can also mark if you\u2019re expecting a refund, which is a unique feature among the services I tested. Simplifi also estimated my regular income better than some other apps I tested. Most of all, I appreciated the option of being able to categorize some, but not all, purchases from a merchant as recurring. For instance, I can add my two Amazon subscribe-and-saves as recurring payments, without having to create a broad-strokes rule for every Amazon purchase.<\/p>\n

The budgeting feature is also self-explanatory. Just check that your regular income is accurate and be sure to set up recurring payments, making note of which are bills and which are subscriptions. This is important because Simplifi shows you your total take-home income as well as an \u201cincome after bills\u201d figure. That number includes, well, bills but not discretionary subscriptions. From there, you can add spending targets by category in the \u201cplanned spending\u201d bucket. Planned spending can also include one-time expenditures, not just monthly budgets. When you create a budget, Simplifi will suggest a number based on a six-month average.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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