With all of the TV shows recently on saving money, couponing and finding the best deals on everything is becoming easier than ever. Smartphones are starting to make the price of living lower with all of the money saving apps. If your smartphone is used correctly, then you can almost pay for your monthly bill with all of the money that is saved throughout your daily routine.
With the prices of fuel increasing and the differences between different gas stations GasBuddy could become a great tool. GasBuddy is an app that can search any area for the cheapest prices on fuel. This can be searched via the GPS on your smartphone or just by typing in a city or zip code. Not only will you save money but you will also be entered to win a $250 dollar prize every month. By using GasBuddy you also have the chance to earn rewards that go towards future savings on gas.
If living in an extreme climate whether it is cold or hot Heatmiser could be a great tool to save on your utilities. This app allows you to control the temperature in multiple rooms at once which can be great if you are planning to stay at one end of your residence. I had used this app and saved a load of money when I left for a trip and forgot to set the thermostat before I had left. I saved money on my heating bill with just a couple of smartphone taps when I was at the airport. There are so many features that are associated with this app that Heatmiser sells different types of tools that are associated with saving money on power. This app and tools will save you enough money to cover costs for materials within a year in my experience.
This grocery app is the number one app as far as shopping goes. Grocery IQ leaves the days of carrying books of coupons in the past. You can put your grocery list into your phone and even sync this with your spouse if you have forgotten to put something on the list that you need. You can use the store locator on the app and link your loyalty card to a specific store on your app. If you tend to buy the same type of groceries on a regular basis, Grocery IQ can compile a list of often bought items so you do not have to make a new list over and over.
Using any of these apps is sure to help you save money in the long run if not immediately. There are plenty of apps out there for every person's specific need. Writing out a budget and seeing how much that you have spent in the past then comparing the money you save using apps is a great way to see exactly how much money can be saved. Personally I also use some stock tracking apps on my smartphone as well, I tend to research stocks on my smartphone while on public transit. This could be through apps or on sites like Huffington Post or http://www.newspaperstimes.com/. Reading online is a great way to save money as well, setting alerts on your smartphone for deals and subscribing to store's newsletters via email are also some money saving tips.