Top 18 Applications to Help You Keep Costs Down While Studying in College
In the digital age, managing finances has become easier than ever, thanks to a plethora of money management apps available at our fingertips. Here's a roundup of some popular apps that can help you save, budget, and invest more effectively.
Groupon is a well-known app that offers coupons and promo codes up to 70% off on various goods and services. It also features a deal-of-the-day section for exceptional deals on electronics, airfare, and vacation packages.
Coupons.com is another app that provides printable and digital coupons for various items, brands, and stores, as well as cashback rewards. It categorizes coupons by seasonal events.
For food lovers, most fast food and fast casual apps offer daily deals for more food for less than ordering in-store.
Ibotta is a digital coupon app that lets users earn cash back and rewards for purchases at over 300 retailers, both in-store and online. Users can also link royalty programs from partnering retailers to automatically earn rewards.
GasBuddy is an app that helps find the best gas prices by location, fuel type, payment method, and station brand. Users can save three cents per gallon on every fuel purchase and earn points for the GasBack rewards program.
When it comes to budgeting, apps like You Need A Budget (YNAB), Mint, and PocketGuard offer financial education and management tools. YNAB focuses on changing future spending through planning and prioritization, while Mint aggregates credit card, checking, savings, and investment accounts for a comprehensive view of financial life. PocketGuard's "In My Pocket" feature accurately calculates how much money is left for daily spending.
For college students, several apps are designed to help with financial literacy. BestColleges found nine money management and nine budget apps tailored for young adults and students, typically costing under $30 per month.
EveryDollar takes a baby-steps approach to tracking and saving money, created by personal finance expert Dave Ramsey. Qapital helps users grow a goal-based investment portfolio for big purchases or expenses.
Acorns automatically rounds up purchases to invest spare change in optimized portfolios. Personal Capital stands out with its retirement planner that allows running different life scenarios.
Capital One Shopping is a money-saving browser extension that monitors prices from over 25 retailers and notifies users when the price of an item drops. Empower enables real-time monitoring of banking accounts, credit card transactions, and investment returns.
OfferUp is an app that enables buying and selling within a community, with priority on trust and safety. Users can browse by category or search for specific items, confirm their identity, and meet at designated, well-lit, and surveilled locations.
Lastly, Dollarbird requires users to manually add transactions to a calendar for financial evaluation. This app might be more suitable for those who prefer a hands-on approach to managing their finances.
With these apps, managing your finances has never been more accessible. Whether you're looking to save, budget, or invest, there's an app for that. Happy managing!
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