I have a been a devote Quicken/QuickBooks customer for many years until last year.
Last year I found:
It is so simple to use and so informative, that you cannot help but like it. It connects to most banks, brokerages and credit card companies to capture your account information. While Quicken/Quickbooks can do this, it is what it can do with the information that I found astounding.
Mint.com can break down your transaction by month, so that you can view it over whatever time period you choose.
They show you where you spend your money, so that you can identify patterns for potential savings.
It also shows you how much you spend on any given month.
It creates a budget based on your average buying habits. However you are able adjust the budgeted amounts, if you want.
Determines you financial fitness, and makes suggestions on how to improve it.
Mint.com also compares your current interest rates on your credit cards, loans, and accounts, and suggests ways to save.
Mint.com is available on the internet, as well as on your iPhone.
But the absolute BEST thing about Mint.com is that it is FREE