Why Choose Balance Over Mint: Mint is Closing and Balance is Here to Take Care of You

With Mint closing its doors, discover why Balance is the perfect alternative for couples looking to manage their finances together.

Why Choose Balance Over Mint: Mint is Closing and Balance is Here to Take Care of You

With the recent announcement that Mint is closing its doors, many users are looking for alternatives that can fill the void. If you’re one of the millions of Mint users searching for a new budgeting solution, we want to introduce you to Balance - a budgeting app specifically designed for couples that offers everything you loved about Mint and more.

The Mint Closure: What This Means for You

Mint’s closure has left a significant gap in the personal finance app market. For over 15 years, Mint helped millions of users track their spending, create budgets, and achieve their financial goals. Now that it’s shutting down, users need to find a new home for their financial data and budgeting needs.

Why Balance is the Perfect Mint Alternative

Built Specifically for Couples

While Mint was designed for individual users, Balance is built from the ground up for couples who want to manage their finances together. This means:

  • Shared accounts and budgets that both partners can access and update
  • Joint financial goals that you can work toward together
  • Transparent spending tracking that builds trust in your relationship
  • Collaborative financial planning that strengthens your partnership

All the Features You Loved About Mint

Balance includes all the core features that made Mint so popular:

  • Automatic transaction categorization - Your spending is automatically sorted into categories
  • Real-time account syncing - Connect your bank accounts for automatic updates
  • Budget tracking - Set spending limits and track your progress
  • Financial insights - Get detailed reports on your spending patterns
  • Goal setting - Save for specific financial goals
  • Mobile app - Manage your finances on the go

Plus Features Mint Never Had

Balance goes beyond what Mint offered with features specifically designed for couples:

  • Shared financial dashboard - Both partners can see the same information
  • Spending notifications - Get alerts when your partner makes purchases
  • Joint financial conversations - Built-in tools to discuss money matters
  • Relationship-focused insights - Understand how your spending affects your partnership
  • Privacy controls - Decide what information to share with your partner

Making the Switch from Mint to Balance

Exporting Your Data from Mint

Before Mint closes, make sure to export your financial data:

  1. Log into your Mint account
  2. Go to Settings > Data Export
  3. Download your transaction history and budget data
  4. Save this information for reference when setting up Balance

Setting Up Balance

Getting started with Balance is simple:

  1. Sign up for free at balancebudget.app
  2. Connect your accounts - We support most major banks and credit cards
  3. Import your budget categories - We can help you recreate your Mint budget structure
  4. Invite your partner - Add your significant other to start managing finances together
  5. Set your goals - Define what you want to achieve financially as a couple

What Makes Balance Different

Focus on Relationships

Unlike Mint’s individual approach, Balance understands that money is a relationship issue. Our app is designed to:

  • Reduce financial stress in relationships
  • Build trust through transparency
  • Facilitate money conversations that strengthen partnerships
  • Help couples achieve shared goals together

Modern, Intuitive Design

Balance features a clean, modern interface that’s easy to use on both desktop and mobile devices. Our design philosophy focuses on:

  • Simplicity - No overwhelming dashboards or confusing features
  • Clarity - Clear information that both partners can understand
  • Accessibility - Easy to use regardless of financial knowledge level

Privacy and Security

We take your financial data seriously:

  • Bank-level security to protect your information
  • Transparent privacy policies so you know how your data is used
  • Control over sharing - You decide what information your partner sees
  • No selling of personal data - Your information stays private

Success Stories from Former Mint Users

Many couples who’ve switched from Mint to Balance have found that the couple-focused approach has transformed their financial relationship:

“We used Mint individually for years, but Balance has completely changed how we think about money as a couple. We’re more open about our spending and actually look forward to our weekly budget check-ins.” - Sarah and Mike

“When Mint announced they were closing, we were worried about losing all our financial data. Balance not only preserved our information but made it better by helping us manage it together.” - Jennifer and David

Getting Started Today

Don’t wait until Mint closes to find your new budgeting solution. Start your free trial of Balance today and discover how managing money together can strengthen your relationship.

Ready to make the switch? Sign up for Balance now and get started with your free account.

Balance is here to help you and your partner build a stronger financial future together. With Mint closing, now is the perfect time to discover a budgeting solution that’s designed for couples.