Hello, my Frugalistas! I had an awesome time at the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Literary Fest, I got to do a TV hit, discussing some phone apps that help you save money. I want to share my appearance on WGN, discussing the saving money apps with you and share with you links to the sites. Also, if there are any apps that you must have to save money, please leave a comment below. Sharing is caring!
Apps mentioned:
Shopping
You always have your mobile with you. You can use Shop Savvy, which is available on Droid and iPhone. It allows you to scan the barcode on your phone’s camera and searches for the best deals at more than 20,000 local and online retailers. The Coupon Sherpa app finds and displays in-store coupons. It’s available on iPhone.
Gas
Gasbuddy: This free app helps you find the closest and cheapest gas in your location. It’s a good deal considering gas is near $4. It’s available on most smart phones.
Local savings
Yowza: This app for your iPhone helps you find the best local savings deals.
Grocery
The Shopping List app is good to use before you hit the grocery store. Sometimes it’s not about having the right coupon. Sometimes you want to be sure you buy what you need and don’t waste a shopping trip on buying unnecessary items. It’s available on the iPhone. You can coordinate your shopping list with your spouse to make sure no one is over buying. It’s $2.99.
What’s your favorite app for saving money? Your favorite app for wasting time?
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Honestly, the best app for me for saving money is QuickBank! I am limiting my credit card to emergency/car/dentist items, and use my debit card for everything else, so knowing what I actually HAVE in the bank is very important to me!
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All these goodies and not a single one for a Blackberry! #ugh LoL! That’s good info, tho. We are constantly on our phones and this is a way for the phone to help save us some money. Good info!
You can get gasbuddy on Blackberry! Most of these apps have a similar one on BB. That being said, I’ll be switching from BB really soon. Droid and iPhone are more current.
I use GasBuddy. In fact, I use their website to list the highest & lowest prices on my news site.
I use the coupon app for android. It also has daily freebies! : )
HelloExpense on Android. It’s more for keeping the money you have. I use it to track expenses. It gives you charts that help show where your money is going.
I really need to get an android phone. I’ve been hanging with my Blackberry, but I want to try a phone with some new apps. I do love my email on my Blackberry, though!
I love love love my android! I use the Living Social app mostly for gift ideas, since I don’t live in the big city, (ATL) just near it. I got my dad a great Father’s day deal on 18 holes of golf/golf cart rental, and $10 food voucher at a country club for $30!!! Kid of the year right here!!! I also swear by the mint.com app! It links all my accounts…checking savings, mortgage, credit cards all in one place so I can see how much (or how little is there). It also lets you create your own budget so you can watch your spending, stay within your budget, and remain accountable! I <3 MINT!!!!
OH and Natalie I just finished your book! Bravo! I have been struggling for some time now to pay off my credit card debt, and you have given me the focus to keep moving. Thank you!