Most people carry their smartphone with them 24/7. Your smartphone is a great source for communication and entertainment, but it can also be a tool to help monitor your personal finances and accomplish your financial goals.
Budgeting and All-in-One Personal Finance Apps
If you would like to take control of your spending and save money, there are apps that can help you analyze your spending habits and create a personalized budget. One of the top-rated budgeting apps is Mint. The Mint app is a free, all-in-one personal finance tool to help you keep up with your bills, create a budget, and track your credit score. You can categorize and label your purchases and see how much you are spending on each category per month and per year. The app will also alert you to any unusual account charges and give you helpful personal finance tips.
Credit Tracking Apps
It is important to monitor your credit score and take actions to keep it high. People with higher credit scores are more likely to get better rates on insurance premiums, auto loans, mortgage loans, and more. The Credit Karma app is a great, free tool that will give you access to free credit scores and full reports anytime. You can also use the app to file your taxes and stay on top of any suspicious activity that may be identity theft. WalletHub is another free credit app that offers these benefits and can help you keep track of your credit score.
There are many apps available to help you take control of your personal finances. By browsing through your smartphone’s app store, researching apps online, and reading online reviews, you can easily find the best apps to help you accomplish your personal finance goals.
For more helpful personal finance apps, check out my article on page 10 of the latest issue of Living Safer magazine. You can find the article in digital form by clicking here.
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