Financial planning site Green Sherpa launches, tries to nip at Mint’s heels

Financial planning site Green Sherpa launches, tries to nip at Mint’s heels

Green Sherpa, a personal finance site, launched its paid service publicly today to help consumers manage their cash flow and spending habits.

Like competitor Mint, the Santa Barbara-based company syncs data from different bank accounts to give users a picture of their spending and saving habits. However, to distinguish itself, it puts more focus on letting you share your data with a family member or financial planner. For example, that might help in case you’re a… Continue Reading

DEMOfall08: Green Sherpa wants to manage your personal finances on the Web

DEMOfall08: Green Sherpa wants to manage your personal finances on the Web

New companies offering web-based personal finance management tools are popping up like Eggo Waffles in the 80s, ever since early start-ups like Mint emerged last year and won accolades.

There was Wesabe. We’ve also seen Geezeo, Buxfer and expensr all show up to take a shot at leadership in this area, but so far none seem to even come close. A new rival appearing at DEMOfall 08 is Rudder.

Tomorrow, at DEMO, another player, this one called… Continue Reading