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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: richinmd   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Budget Software
Date: 02/02/24 10:43 AM
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I've never been a fan of sites that aggregate data by logging into sites and downloading stuff for you. Some places do it in a way where you don't directly give the 3rd party your login info which is better but still for me the benefits just aren't there.

I guess what do you really want? If you got a ton of credit cards and accounts you use, then there may not be any easy option other than use a 3rd party to get your data.

Right now we are trying to use one card and put everything on it and see where we are spending money. It wasn't a concern while working but now married and retired I'm trying to get a handle on our expenses (better late than never).

While some people seem to obsess over monitoring their investments and net worth, I never thought it was that important. The ups and downs can be painful to watch.

I can recall years ago trying to use Microsoft Money and I just gave up because it seemed like too much work. Kind of like when I was a kid and my mom would spend a ton of time trying to balance her checkbook because she was off by a penny. I just glance at the statements to look for anything that looks suspicious.

Good luck.

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