# Budget-Guarding Wallets Proverbial Wallets Protect You from Going Over Budget By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proverbial-wallets References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/proverbial-wallets/17183/) & [media.mit.edu](http://media.mit.edu/) The Proverbial Wallets are a set of three wallets designed to help keep you within your budget. The Proverbial Wallets communicate via [Bluetooth with your cell phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-wallet-pro) to [track your finances digitally](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paktol-app). The Bumblebee buzzes whenever a withdrawal or deposit is made into your account. The Mother Bear features a clasp that makes it harder to open the wallet as you approach your [monthly budget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-budgeting1). The Peacock grows larger when you have money and shrinks smaller when you don't. Check out the video to see the Proverbial Wallets demoed. I personally think the Mother Bear would make a great gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Budgeting:** The Proverbial Wallets utilize Bluetooth technology to track and manage finances digitally, highlighting the trend of digital budgeting. - **Smart Wallets:** The Bumblebee, Mother Bear, and Peacock wallets demonstrate the trend of smart wallets that offer innovative features to help individuals manage their finances. - **Behavioral Finance:** The Mother Bear wallet, with its clasp that becomes harder to open as you approach your budget limit, taps into the trend of leveraging behavioral finance principles to encourage better financial habits. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from the development of smart wallets like the Proverbial Wallets, as they provide a new product category that appeals to budget-conscious consumers. - **Technology:** The integration of Bluetooth technology into wallets showcases the potential for innovation at the intersection of technology and personal finance. - **Financial Services:** The Proverbial Wallets introduce new ways for financial institutions to engage with their customers and offer personalized financial management solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Locating Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-geo-wallet.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Feature-Rich Wallet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection.md) - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Worldwide Tracking Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-wallet.md) - [RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet.md) - [Ultra-Slim Wallet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-card-pro.md) - [Ultra-Slim Connected Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-wallet-pro.md) - [Wallet-Specific Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wallet-tracker.md)