Budgeting 101

NEW Mint Feature Highlight: Budget Widget on iOS

Written by Annemarie Belda
Published Sep 21, 2021 - [Updated Apr 26, 2022]
1 min read
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Minters – You asked for it and now the Mint Budget Widget is available on iOS!

With the new budget widget, you can see where you stand with your budget at a glance, without even opening the Mint app. You can choose from 3 different widget layouts to see your overall budget and top spending categories. The new budget widget is designed to be both convenient and secure so it will never show up on your lock screen.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Touch and hold an empty area on your home screen.

Step 2: Tap the plus sign (+) in the top left corner.

Step 3: Search or scroll to find Mint and tap “add widget” when it pops up.

Step 4: Choose the widget format you like best. Now you have a view of your budget without needing to open the app!

Insider tip: A transaction widget is also available. Both widgets have a dark mode version.

The Budgeting Tool You’ve Been Looking For

Mint is here to be your all-in-one finances app, where you can connect your accounts, bills, and more – in just one place. And that’s why we’ve rolled out new features like the Transaction Widget, the This Month tab, and personalized Alerts. You deserve a better holistic view of your financial picture, and we’re here to give that to you!

Whether you’re just starting out, or have been budgeting for a while, the Mint widget empowers you to quickly access your finances any time, any place – within seconds. With the budget and transaction widgets, tracking your spending has never been easier.

Try it out for yourself to stay on top of your finances!

Annemarie Belda is the communications manager for Intuit Mint. She is passionate about helping readers achieve their financial goals from starting a savings account to financial freedom. More from Annemarie Belda