Spot Trends

In addition to saving you money, Mint.com can also help identify trends. These could be in areas of spending, saving, or even investment. Figure 1.5 shows a portion of the user interface screen where you can view quick summaries of trends that Mint com has identified. In this example, a large credit card debit has been identified that doesn’t match previous months’ spending. This could alert you to possible credit card fraud or simply remind you that the treadmill in your basement is still waiting for your daily 30-minute run. You can receive these alerts from the Overview page or via text or email alerts that you’ll learn how to configure in Lesson 6, “Alerts.”

Figure 1.5. Mint.com excels at spotting trends both in saving and spending.