I love my iPhone, and I love my apps, all sorts of apps. The games, the music, the budgeting. That's right! I said it! I love my Budgeting Apps! They’re helpful, revealing, and most of the ones I like best are even free, which is, after all, great for a girl on a budget! If you agree, keep reading! Here are 7 must-have budgeting apps...
1. Mint.com Personal Finance
FREE at itunes.apple.com
Featured in top app lists in PC Magazine, Kiplinger's, and TIME, this app is used by more than 6 million happy budgeters. What's all the hype about? It's asy to use and all-inclusive, and best of all, it's free.
2. Spendings
FREE at itunes.apple.com
Wondering where all your money goes? This handy little budgeting app spells it out for you, and will may not like knowing exactly how much of your hard-earned cash you blow at Stabuck's, it's informative and helpful.
Frequently asked questions
Oh, there are so many out there! Some popular ones include Mint, YNAB (You Need A Budget), and Goodbudget. I'd check out the 7 Must-Have Budgeting Apps article for more details!
Yes, for sure! Mint is a great free option. It's super user-friendly and gives you a good overview of your finances.
Suze Orman’s app is cool if you like her style of financial advice. It's really straightforward and has some great tips. But, as always, it depends on personal preferences.
Tough choice! If you want something simple and free, Mint is fantastic. But if you're looking for more detailed reports and planning, HomeBudget might be worth the investment.
Honestly, they make managing money so easy! You set a budget, track spending, and they even remind you of bills. It’s like having a personal financial assistant in your pocket.
3. SmartBudget
FREE at itunes.apple.com
I love this free trial app because it's a great way to see how the full, paid budgeting app will work. It's a must-have for category freaks (like me), and you can even make your own spending categories.
4. HomeBudget
Price: $4.99 at itunes.apple.com
I know, I know, why would you spend $5 on a budgeting app, when there are so many excellent ones for free? Because this one is fantastic, with so many cool features, like automatic currency exchange, receipt upload and recognition, and so much more! Not sure you want to invest? Try the “lite” free version before you buy.
5. SpendFree
FREE at itunes.apple.com
This is a true budgeting app, helping you make, and stick to, a daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual budget. I love the tips... and the fact that you don't need a WiFi connection to use it.
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6. Suze Orman's Money Tools
FREE at itunes.apple.com
I la-la-LOVE this budgeting app! The tools are amazingly simple to use, and so helpful! She even has a whole section just for women... and I especially like the “Buy now vs. save now” tool... think of it as a true “can I afford it?” decision-making tool.
7. Ace Budget 2
Price: $0.99 at itunes.apple.com
I like this budgeting app because all of the information is presented in a very visual, graphic way. Who doesn't like graphs and charts?
See? Aren't all of these budgeting apps cool? And helpful? I sure think so! Which of these budgeting apps do you think you'll like best? Or do you have another budgeting app you use, and would like to let me know about? Please share!
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