SimpleIf you bank with Simple, you’re likely still reeling over the news that it’s shutting down. You’re also probably searching frantically for a good alternative to the online banking service before it does. We’ve done the research and found several options for both online banking services and budgeting tools, so hopefully you can find something that’s a good fit. Simple was beloved because of its unparalleled suite of budgeting tools and its user-friendly app. It made it easy to see your recent transactions and Safe-to-Spend money, plus it let you set money aside for goals and expenses while building your savings with minimal effort. And as such, there is no real direct equivalent to the app. That said, we broke our alternatives into two categories: online banking and budgeting tools, since those were the two main reasons why people used Simple. Some online banking options offer budgeting tools as well, but you may find that you’ll need to download a budgeting app in addition to a new banking app to properly cover your needs the way Simple did. For Online Banking Simple’s online banking tools are well-loved because they made it easy to manage your money. Its millions of customers used it to track their finances, pay bills, plan for expenses, and put money away for a rainy day. It also allowed for shared accounts and made quick work of transferring money. While researching online banking alternatives, we looked at r/SimpleBanking on Reddit, where users created a mega-thread discussing alternatives…. Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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The Best Online Banks and Budgeting Tools to Replace Simple
