As much as I like to think my life goes on without a financial care in the world, it’s always in the back of my mind. I have always envied people who can live in the moment, but I’m a planner what can I say. I’m still waiting for the day when this pays off. I probably have a good 50 years, but I’m hoping it will be worth it. Nonetheless, I still want to live my life and feel like finances are a thing of the past.
With that said I have a confession: I live by personal finance apps. Truth be told I was never much of an app person, but I find that they are extremely helpful when it comes to my bank account. I want to know how much money I have, where it is, and when it changes at a moment’s notice, so a personal finance app is perfect for me. With that said, I think it is safe to say I have tried a good variety of these little finance apps (have to do something when writer’s block hits).
Top 3 Personal Finance Apps According to a Finance Worrier
After a few different tries, I have found that four money management apps really got it right. The great thing about all of the different apps is just that—they are all different and they all serve slightly different purposes. Below are these three apps and some of the benefits I found with each:
All of these applications work with an IPhone, but just about any smartphone can download the apps or something extremely similar. You can purchase these apps through iTunes, so they are no more than 2 or 3 dollars. After using these apps for quite some time, I started to realize that managing my personal finances was actually easier once I purchased the apps. I didn’t have to be near a computer, and I could get the information I wanted when I wanted it. Although I might not be as carefree as some people when it comes to my finances, I can at least fake it when I have an app letting me know exactly what I can spend. Someday when I’m 60 and retired I think it will pay off!
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Amanda DiSilvestro is a writer on topics ranging from social media to 401k limits. She writes for an online resource that gives advice on topics including credit card processing to small businesses and entrepreneurs for the leading business directory, Business.com.