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Your savings rate is the key factor in determining how soon you can retire. Here’s how to calculate your savings rate and how to increase it.

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YNAB and EveryDollar are both apps that make it easy to keep a budget, but each offer different features. Which one is best for you?

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If you decide to sell your house to simply life, lock in gains, downsize, or relocate for a job, this article will help you minimize your capital gains tax bill. You may even be able to pay no capital gains tax after selling your house for big bucks. According to the IRS, most home sellers

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How do I invest $20k? Should I use a robo-advisor, open an online brokerage account, or invest in my 401(k)?

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A jumbo loan is any home loan in which the amount exceeds the conforming loan limits set by the Federal Housing Administration, typically $548,250.

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Investing in property requires preparation and research. For a lucrative investment, you need to take the right steps, from searching for homes to insuring them.

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President Biden’s proposal to increase the capital gains tax from 20% to 39.6% for people making over $1 million a year sounds aggressive. Add on the Net Investment Income Tax of 3.8%, and we’re talking a total long-term capital gains tax rate of 43.4%.   If this new long-term capital gains tax gets approved, qualifying residents

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The financial fallout of the pandemic hasn’t been pretty — layoffs, small businesses closing for good, a national recession, and an uncertain global economy.

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Each has a unique angle, so once you’re done with this review, you’ll have a better understanding of each platform and which one is best for you.

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Stretch your dollars in the smartest way possible, and commit to protecting your financial future no matter what crisis may come. 

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Chances are you’ve been seeing the term NFT popping up in headlines all over the place. But what are NFTs? NFT is the abbreviation for non-fungible token. NFTs are a type of cryptographic asset that are verified using blockchain technology. Huh? WTH does that mean? If you a creator and an investor, NFTs could be

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This 60/40 portfolio piece is sponsored by FarmTogether, a leading farmland investing platform. All words are my own. The topic is timely now that bond yields have risen and I’m gradually de-risking my portfolio ahead of re-retiring. The 60/40 portfolio is a classic investment portfolio consisting of 60% equities and 40% fixed income. Thanks to a

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What happens to your retirment account when you get a raise? How can a raise hurt your retirement?

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Getting a home and car insurance bundle can save money. Below, we'll help you learn whether you should bundle and our top insurance picks.

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BlueVine, Kabbage, and OnDeck are three online lenders offering business financing. Each has pros and cons and may be the right fit for your business.

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Are you ready to live your best life in the YOLO Economy? I sure as hell am! I believe the YOLO Economy is here to stay for the next 10 years. Everybody get excited! When September 11, 2001 happened, I had just moved to San Francisco from Manhattan as a 24-year-old. The event was traumatizing,

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Is it in your best interest to use buy now, pay later apps? Here’s what you need to know before using one.

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For someone who lived abroad for 13 years, has so far traveled to over 60 countries, and traveled constantly for work, I’m traveled out! Getting on a plane to see the world is no longer a top priority. Therefore, traveling with kids is towards the bottom of my to do list. However, if you have

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VPNs can help provide some additional security when you’re online. These VPN providers are a good place to start and provide peace of mind.

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If you don’t have any credit history or if you’ve damaged your credit by missing payments, a credit builder loan helps you build your credit.

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CrowdStreet, Fundrise, and Streitwise are real estate crowdfunding platforms. Here, we compare them so you can pick the right one for you.

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Before I share all the reasons why the housing market won’t crash any time soon, let me first share some background so you know where I’m coming from. After all, we all have our biases, and I am positively biased towards housing. Brief Real Estate Background Roughly 40% of my net worth is exposed to

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We all need extra cash sometimes when we're in a pinch. And if a cash advance is what you're looking for, check out the best credit cards to use.

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Now that I’m focused on retirement once again, I’ve been doing a lot of planning for what’s next. One of the key items on my pre-retirement checklist is ensuring I have the right asset allocation. As I was reviewing my various portfolios, I realized that I could have been a 401k millionaire by 40 had

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If you are a new investor or someone who is less experienced in investing, it's imperative to understand the impact of taxes on the investments you make.

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I’ve used Quicken off and on for years. Today, however, there are some really good Quicken alternatives worth considering. Many of them are free. Here we cover eight of the best options.

The personal finance program Quicken has been the industry’s darling for many years. When it was sold to HIG Capital, it was with the assurance that users would continue to enjoy the same benefits as before, but with the added expansion and enthusiasm (read: new features) that new ownership can bring. However, this sale has left some users wondering about alternative methods of tracking their spending and creating a budget. Luckily, the personal finance space has evolved over the last several years, and there are plenty of new players ready to swoop in to provide them with the guidance they need. Here are a few alternatives to the personal finance program giant that are worth checking out.

8 Alternatives to Using Quicken

1) Personal Capital

Personal Capital may have the best all-around money tools available, and they are completely free! Like Quicken, Personal Capital users can link all of their accounts and track them all in one place. This even includes tracking your investments and your net worth. Also like Quicken, Personal Capital tracks all of your spending and categorizes it for you — allowing you to get a clear picture of where your money is going each month. Personal Capital also features a retirement planning tool and a retirement savings fee analyzer. It can be used either on a desktop or through a mobile device. One thing Quicken users might miss is the ability to track and pay your bills from within the software itself. Even lacking this feature, Personal Capital is certainly one app that you should try. Try Personal Capital Read our Personal Capital review

2) Mint

For long-time Quicken users, Mint is probably the app which is the most similar. Like Quicken, the Mint app allows you to view all of your accounts in one place. Simply link your accounts, and the Mint software tracks your entire financial life. Through their desktop or mobile app, you can use Mint’s budgeting software, track your investments, and view your categorized expenses. They also offer users alerts and advice, as well as the ability to get a free credit score. In addition to Mint, Quicken users should check out Mint Bills. This is a fun feature that helps you monitor your bills and pay them directly through the app. Best of all, both Mint and Mint Bills are free.

3) You Need a Budget (YNAB)

If you’re looking for a great budgeting software, YNAB is it. YNAB takes the guesswork out of budgeting by providing you with a flexible “living budget” that will save you money and help you stay positive. However, if you’re looking for complete automation, YNAB is not it. The program  connects directly with your bank account(s), but you have to tell it when to download transactions. You are also able to schedule known transactions ahead of time or download transactions that you can then load to YNAB. More good news is that YNAB works everywhere — even without an internet connection. In addition to the desktop software, YNAB has an app available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The software does cost $50/year, but the license is good for all YNAB updates. Plus, you can try the program for free before committing! See our review of YNAB here. Related: YNAB vs. Quicken

4) Pocketsmith

Pocketsmith is a personal finance software app that allows you to connect your bank accounts, investment accounts, loans and credit cards to see a big picture view of your finances and find out your net worth. A great feature you’ll find here is the ability to forecast your money and run “what-if” scenarios to project future balances. Other features include creating budgets, setting up alerts if your money is running low and reminders to pay bills, though an actual bill paying function isn’t available. There is a free version but it’s very basic and you’ll have to input your bank info manually. The Premium version is $9.95 a month or $89 a year and gives you access to connect 10 accounts, automatically imports your bank feeds and comes with 10 year budget projections. The Super package is $19.95 per month or $169 annually and gives you 30 year budget projections and the ability to connect an unlimited amount of accounts. Want to try the Premium monthly subscription at a special price? Get 50% the first two months when you sign up here. See our review of Pocketsmith here.

5) GoodBudget

GoodBudget is a free mobile app that can be used to help you create a budget based on an “envelope system.” It is a pretty basic setup, but it gets the job done. Just sync your bank accounts with GoodBudget, and it will help you track both your income and your spending. Simply set an amount for each category, and you can easily see how close you are to reaching your spending allowance for the month. You can also sync your budget across multiple phones, so everyone in your household has access to the information. This app is available on iOS and Android devices. Related: 4 Budget Types and the Best Tools for Each One

6) HomeBudget

If you’re looking for a very detailed mobile app to help replace Quicken, HomeBudget could be a great choice. This app may have the best interface of all the mobile apps on this list. It is clean, color coded, and easy to read. Once you link your accounts, you’ll be able to see your expenses, income, budget, accounts, and bills. There is also a chart that shows you how much you are spending as a percentage of your income. This app also offers you the ability to search for past transactions, so you can easily pull up any information you may need. HomeBudget is available in iOS for $4.99 (free for the lite version) or on Android devices for $5.99.

7) Dollarbird

Dollarbird is a mobile app that uses a monthly calendar as the basis for its design. This makes it easy for you to see when and where you may have expenses coming up. After you sync your accounts with Dollarbird, the app helps you track your spending and income. Unique to Dollarbird is the 5-year financial plan, which allows you to set (and hopefully meet) your financial goals. Dollarbird also alerts you to any upcoming bills that need to be paid. The app is available for free on iOS and Android devices. Related: Tracking Your Cash Flow with Google Docs

8) Level Money

Level Money is an easy to use personal finance app that helps you track your daily, weekly, and monthly spending and income. Simply, link your bank account to the app and let Level Money do the rest. With this app, you can automatically generate a monthly plan based on your income and expenses. You can also compare your spending from month to month and track your spending by merchant and category. The app is simple, effective, and free. You can find it on iOS and Android devices.

Wrapping Up

Whether you are a Quicken user looking for alternatives, or someone who is just ready to get their finances in order, know that you have many options. These are several of our favorite financial tools, available to help you automatically track your saving and spending habits. Since many of them are free, there is no risk to trying them out. Sign up for a few of them, and see which you like best (and which you’re likely to stick with!). It doesn’t matter how you track your money, as long as you do it. Listen to our show on 22 of the best money tools Looking for an alternative to Quicken? These are some of our favorite financial tools to help you track your saving and spending habits.

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Many of the best metal credit cards on the market today also happen to be some of the strongest rewards cards. These are the best.

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Owning rental property can make tax time a little messy. Our stress-free guide will answer all your taxing questions (pun intended).

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The investment brokerage industry has become incredibly competitive, with firms routinely offering all kinds of incentives – from cash bonuses to free trades and more. As can be expected, the offers – and the firms making them – change throughout the year. Here is a list of the best broker promotions, deals and bonuses of 2019.

Below is a list of ten brokerage firms and their promotions, deals and bonuses in 2019. It’s up to you to decide which is the best offer for your particular situation, so we’ve listed them in alphabetical order for your to peruse. Enjoy!

E*Trade

E*Trade is currently offering a cash bonus of up to $2,500. The offer however is based on a sliding scale, and looks like this:

• $2,500 bonus on deposits of $1,000,000 or more
• $1,200 bonus on deposits between $500,000 and $999,999
• $600 bonus  on deposits between $250,000 and $499,999
• $300 bonus on deposits between $100,000 and $249,999
• $200 bonus on deposits between $25,000 and $99,9999

The offers apply to both regular brokerage accounts and IRAs. Regular stock commissions are $0 per trade (how can you beat that?!), and IRAs have no annual fee. In order to qualify for the offers, you must deposit the required minimum for each bonus within 60 of opening the account. Read more: E*Trade Review or visit E*Trade

TD Ameritrade

TD Ameritrade is offering 60 days of commission-free trades and up to $600 in cash bonuses based on the amount you transfer into one of their accounts. The offer applies to both regular and IRA accounts. The cash bonus amount is determined based on the size of your deposit:

• No bonus, but free trades for up to 60 days with a minimum deposit of $3,000
• $100 bonus, plus free trades for up to 60 days with a deposit between $25,000 and $99,999
• >$300 bonus, plus free trades for up to 60 days with a deposit between $100,000 and $249,999
• >$600 bonus, plus free trades for up to 60 days with a deposit of $250,000 or more

The free trading offer applies to stocks, ETFs, and options. In order to qualify, you must make the qualifying balance deposit within 60 days of opening your account. You also must maintain the initial deposit amount for a minimum of 12 months. Advertising disclosure – DoughRoller.net is partnered with TD Ameritrade and we may receive compensation from them depending on your action.  All opinions are ours and not influenced by any advertiser.

Ally Invest

Ally Invest is currently offering a terrific cash promotion where new account holders can earn up to $3,500 when signing up.  Details are as follows.

• Up to $3,500 cash bonus – Depending on how much money you have available to deposit, Ally Invest is prepared to give you a cash bonus of up to $3,500 on top of your deposit.
• To qualify, accounts must be funded within 60 days of account opening. The qualifying deposit to open the new account must be made from outside Ally Invest. To receive the minimum cash bonus, you must invest a minimum of $10,000. This minimum must remain in the account (minus any trading losses) for a minimum of 90 days from the date of funding.  The bonus structure is as follows:

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Charles Schwab

In addition to regular low stock trading fees of $8.95 per trade, Charles Schwab is currently offering 500 commission-free online trades for an entire year. The offer includes quarterly one-on-one check-in sessions with a trading coach over the course of the year. In order to qualify, you need to open a new account and make a net deposit of $50,000 or more. The deposit must be made within 45 days of opening the new account.

Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments already offers an attractive investment platform with regular stock trades at $7.95 per trade. But they are also offering a free trades bonus with both regular accounts and IRAs. The offer is open to both new accounts and new deposits into existing accounts. Like E*Trade, Fidelity Investments also uses a sliding scale but only two tiers for free trades

• $50,000 – $99,999 deposit – 100 free trades
• $100,000+ deposit – 200 free trades

The offer is open to both new and existing account holders. You must designate an existing eligible Fidelity brokerage IRA or brokerage account or open and fund a new eligible Fidelity brokerage IRA or brokerage account. The bonus will be calculated on net deposits into the qualifying account over a 60-day period from the time of registration. Related: Fidelity Investments Review – For Self-Directed Trading and Managed Options

FirsTrade

FirsTrade is offering up to 500 commission-free trades for 30 days. Eligibility rules require you to open a new account and deposit at least $2,000 into it within 30 days of opening. That’s on top of their already low stock trading fee of $6.95 per trade. They are also offering cash bonuses for larger deposits, in addition to 500 commission-free trades for 30 days:

• 500 Free trades on $2,000 minimum deposit
• $100 bonus + free trades on deposits between $25,000 and $49,999
• $200 bonus + free trades on deposits between $50,000 and $99,999
• $300 bonus + free trades on deposits over $100,000

The account must remain open for 12 months with the minimum funding or assets required for participating in the offer. If not, FirsTrade may charge the account for the cash and commission credits awarded to the account. Qualified IRA account holders must also have a brokerage account with FirsTrade to receive cash rewards. FirsTrade does disclose that they will issue a Form 1099 on bonuses paid of $600 or more during the calendar year. FirsTrade is also offering to rebate up to $200 in transfer fees if you transfer at least $10,000 from another brokerage firm.

Merrill Edge

Merrill Edge is offering 300 no-fee online trades when you open up a new account with them (the normal trading fee is $6.95 per trade). The free trade offer applies to trades on both stocks and ETFs. Along with the free trades, they are also offering the following bonus schedule:

• $20,000 or more, $100 bonus
• $50,000 or more, $150 bonus
• $100,000 or more, $250 bonus
• $200,000 or more, $600 bonus

On the surface, this doesn’t look as generous as the previous broker bonuses, but on closer inspection, you’ll see that the $600 kicks in at $200,000, while the others all require $250,000 to get the same bonus money. The offer applies to new accounts only. You must make a qualifying deposit to your new account within 45 days and maintain the deposit for a minimum of 90 days. Like FirsTrade, Merrill Edge confirms that they may issue a 1099 on the cash bonus.  

USAA

USAA is offering 50 free trades. To be eligible the trade must be an equity security, 1,000 shares or less, priced greater than $1, and placed through a self-service channel. Options are not subject to the free trades. After 50 free trades or 90 days (whichever comes first) the account will revert to your gold or platinum fee schedule, depending on asset and activity levels. The offer is good through December 31, 2015. Have you taken advantage of any of these promotional offers yet?Online brokers now offer rich bonuses to get your business. Here is a list of the best broker promotions, deals and bonuses.

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Having a pre-retirement checklist post-pandemic is a smart move. Retiring from a job after years or decades of work is a scary proposition. This fear is one of the reasons why retirement researchers who feel confident about their safe withdrawal rate assumption still won’t retire. It is so much easier to pontificate about retirement when

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Budgeting apps make budgeting easier by tracking your spending for you. These apps can help you build a budget and warn you when you’re getting off track.

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A recent WSJ piece entitled, If You Sell Your House, The Buyer Might Be A Pension Fund, caused some commotion. The article highlighted how competition is heating up for single family homes due to demand from institutional real estate investors. When I read the article, I was surprised to see Fundrise mentioned in the second

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If you're planning a wedding and short on cash, wedding loans can be a solution, but they're not right for everyone. Learn the pros and cons.

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As the wealth gap continues to widen, it may be beneficial to learn how to convince people you are middle class when you’re actually rich. Otherwise, you might become target enemy number one when the revolution comes! To get things out of the way, I feel rich. Not only do I feel rich, but I

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Both Experian Boost and UltraFICO take a newer approach to calculate your credit score by including additional factors for a higher score.

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What’s better, to save $100 or to make $100? The hands down winner is to save $100. Why? Because if you make $100, you have to pay Uncle Sam a big chunk of it. However, reducing your expenses by a Benji — as my daughter likes to call the C-Note — is more akin to getting a $130 raise. This realization led me to write about painless ways to save money several years ago. Well, the Dough Roller team has put our heads together and compiled a list of 72 free savings tools that you can use to help save even more dough. Note: Some of these tools are apps, and some are websites. Many offer services on both platforms!

Budgeting Your Money

1. Personal Capital: My favorite money management tool, Personal Capital lets you track everything from your monthly budget to your retirement portfolio. It’s extremely easy to use and offers investment advice for those who choose to take advantage of the service. Check out our full review here.
2. Buxfer: Similar to other online budget tools that sync with your bank account, Buxfer has the added advantages of running financial projections for savings goals and of letting you track IOUs with friends. The basic account is free, but you can add additional budgets and bank accounts for just $3.99 per month.
3. SmartyPig: SmartyPig is something like a piggy bank you keep in the cloud. It lets you set savings goals for specific things and gives you a high-interest savings account to do it in. You can set up multiple savings goals in a single account.
4. Mint.com: Mint is a great, free way to set up and track a monthly budget, and it even syncs up with your bank and credit card accounts to track transactions automatically. See where you’re at in your budget categories at a glance, with color-coded bar graphs. You can use Mint to track financial goals and savings, too. I’ve used Mint for years, and you can check out my review of the service for more details.
5. Wally: This free app lets you get a visual glimpse of your money, set goals, and more. It also tells you how much of your budget is left to cover, which is helpful if you’re struggling with cash flow.
6. GnuCash: This Linux-based personal and business accounting app allows you to track many different accounts and makes financial calculations for you. It also comes as an Android app.
7. BudgetSimple: This budgeting app was made specifically for people who are in debt. With the free account, you can’t connect to your bank accounts. This could be a good thing if you want to enter all your transactions manually, though!
8. Simple: This is actually a bank account and budgeting tool in one. It gives you a Safe to Spend amount based on your savings goals and upcoming expenses.

Related: 5 Unique Alternatives to Savings Accounts to Save Money Now

Checking Your Credit

9. Credit Karma: Stay on top of your credit score with this free service for regularly checking your credit score. The site will also help you figure out what you can best do to improve your overall credit score. Credit Karma has been a favorite of mine for a long time, and you can check out my review of the service here.
10. Discover Credit Scorecard: You don’t have to be a Discover customer to check your credit score for free. With their scorecard, you can get an estimated Experian score. Plus, it’ll tell you what you can do to increase your score.
11. Credit Sesame: This is another service that offers a free copy of your credit score and options for how to improve it.
12. Quizzle: Once again, you can use this site to get your free credit score. This one is provided by VantageScore. Since it’s not based on the same algorithm as FICO’s, it may give you a different perspective on your score.

Learn More: Will Checking Your Score More Often Actually Improve Your Credit?

Traveling on a Shoestring Budget

13. Last Minute: Waiting until the eleventh hour to book a flight or hotel can actually be a good thing. With this helpful website, consumers are let in on amazing last-minute deals.
14. Hotwire: Hotwire does have an app, but the website is easier to use. It lets you find great deals on travel-related everything, including activities, cruises, and vacation packages.
15. Travelocity: Here’s one more site that’s a great way to find deals on travel. But you can also use the app to search for flights, hotels, and more by voice.
16. Wegolo: This site compares the fares and deals from low-cost airlines around the world, but especially in Europe.
17. Yapta: One advantage of Yapta over other, similar travel cost comparison websites is that it lets you check for airline refunds on tickets you’ve already bought.
18. Kayak: This is another price comparison site that lets you check for flights and more. It also lets you explore different routes for getting places, so you can see which ones are cheapest.
19. Hopper: This app does what Bing’s Farecast used to do–helps you figure out when is the cheapest time to purchase plane tickets for your upcoming travel.
20. Airfarewatchdog: Set up travel alerts on this site so you can buy your tickets when they’re at their absolute cheapest.
21. Farehack: This is a really simple site to use. Im fact, it doesn’t actually sell you tickets. It just tells you which week will be best to buy tickets for your upcoming trip. You can even set an email reminder so you don’t forget to buy them at the right time.
22. Happy Hours: Happy Hours isn’t just for cocktails anymore! This free app helps you find a happy hour near you. It can let you in on great discounts for drinks, desserts, or appetizers.
23. Hotel Tonight: Looking for a hotel room at the last minute? Use this site to find same-day discounts of up to 70% off at luxury hotels needing to fill up their rooms.
24. Orbitz: This helpful app lets you not only find great travel deals, but also check out your current travel plans, find nearby hotels, and even view your flight status.
25. HotelsCombined: This site pulls in the best hotel deals from a bunch of other travel sites, so you can compare them in one place.
26. Trivago: This is a hotel finder tool with a minimalist design. It lets you sort hotels by stars, rating, miles from a location, price, and amenities. Plus, it’ll show you where to book online to get the best rate.
27. Momondo: This is yet another site for getting deals on hotels, rental cars, and flights. It offers a Best Price Guarantee that will give you a rebate if you find the exact same reservation cheaper.
28. BestParking: One of the worst parts about traveling in an unfamiliar city is finding parking. Best Parking is a website and app that helps you find the cheapest parking wherever you are. It also gives you the cheapest parking options for airports near you.

Resource: How to Budget for Family Travel and Vacations

Buying Stuff Cheaper

29. Wise Bread’s Daily Deals: My friends at Wise Bread track helpful deals from around the web with their daily compilation of deals.
30. Dealnews: This website features Black Friday style deals from all sorts of online retailers, but features the best deals on electronics of all sorts.
31. Bargainist: One of the best categories on this site is “Freebies,” which lets you get absolutely free and free-after-rebate items. This site offers deals on all sorts of products, especially from high-end name brands.
32. The Krazy Coupon Lady: A fun site started by two extreme couponers, which offers daily deals and couponing tips.
33. FreeShipping: If shipping costs keep you from shopping online as much as you’d like, use this site to find no-minimum free shipping and free return shipping coupons for online retailers. The first thirty days are free.
34. SlickDeals: Check out deals in a variety of categories, including drugstore deals, local deals, freebies, and computer deals.
35. Shop It to Me: Upgrade your wardrobe for less with this site, which lets you enter your clothing sizes and favorite brands and then sends you email alerts when your brand and size go on sale.
36. Techbargains: As you can guess from its name, TechBargains specializes in giving you the best bargains for electronics of all sorts, including electronic toys for kids, computers, and more.
37. RetailMeNot: This website features free shipping deals, printable coupons, daily deals, and online coupons to tons of different online and brick-and-mortar retailers.
38. Coupon Cabin: Here’s another great site for finding coupons of all sorts, including printable coupons and coupon codes for use online.
39. Coupon Mom: If you’re new to couponing, Coupon Mom is a great place to start. The site includes not only a huge database of coupons — some printable and some to be found in your local newspaper ads — but it also offers a great “how to coupon” primer.
40. Ebates: This website, which you need to sign up to use, is a little different from most. It actually gives you rebates after shopping online at some of your favorite stores. Just start your online shopping trip at Ebates, and you’ll automatically rack up redeemable rewards points.
41. eBay Mobile: If you love finding great bargains on eBay, the eBay Mobile app can let you stay on top of the auctions you’re most interested in – or make some extra cash by selling items.
42. Swap.com: Looking for secondhand clothes at low prices? Swap.com is a great go-to. They have clothes for the whole family. You can see how close to new items are, and they often run sales for even steeper discounts.
43. AppShopper: If you’re addicted to apps, you’ll probably spend money instead of saving it. With AppShopper, you can search for apps that are on sale, or even track an expensive app you want to see when it goes on sale.
44. Saving Star: This app is like coupons, only it gives you in-app savings and cash back on your purchases.

Related: How to Build Saving Habits With These 7 Apps

Snagging Daily Deals

45. Groupon: This popular social couponing site is a great way to save money on everything from spa visits to carpet cleaning to vacations. Access deals through the app, on the regular website, or by signing up for daily email alerts.
46. LivingSocial: This app, similar to Groupon, is another great way to cash in on local deals, and it also offers plenty of deals on services, local products, and even travel.
47. Gilt: This shopping app is a sort of blend of SalesCast and Groupon – time-sensitive sales on high-end, name brand goods.
48. Zulily: This daily deals site is made specifically for parents (especially moms) and offers major discounts on brand name toys, clothing, and accessories for kids, as well as clothing and accessories for moms. They more recently started carrying some menswear, as well.
49. Totsy: This is a great deal-finding app for parents, since it offers 25%-80% off on popular, name brand toys, books, and kids’ clothing. It also includes household items, clothing, and accessories for mamas.

Clipping Great Coupons

50. SnipSnap: This slick iPhone app allows you to better organize both mobile offers and printed, clipped coupons. Take a photo of a coupon you’ve recently clipped, and SnipSnap will automatically convert it into a mobile-optimized coupon that can be redeemed from your phone. You can even search for, and use, coupons that others have uploaded for specific stores.
51. Ibotta: This app offers rebates on products you’re already buying. Simply log in, select your preferred store, and see which items are available. Select the ones you’ll purchase (or already purchased that day) to see how much cash you’ll get back. Then, scan the product barcodes and your receipt to rack up the rebates. Earned rewards are transferred to a linked Paypal or Venmo account, so you’ll get cash back easily.
52. Grocery IQ: This grocery shopping app by Coupons.com lets you scan barcodes of the items you need to stock up on before you head to the grocery store. It will automatically create a grocery list and tell you if any coupons are available for the items on your list.
53. Coupon Sherpa: This free coupon app gives you access to in-store coupons that you can use at checkout, as well as exclusive deals you won’t find anywhere else.

Managing Your Investments

54. iTrade Stock Market Simulator: If you’re new to stock market investing, check out this simulator. Start with $100,000 in an imaginary stock portfolio, and use real-time information to see if you’ll make or lose money on your investments.
55. Morningstar: This website allows you to check out mutual funds whenever and wherever you want.
56. Acorns: This app lets you start investing by tossing your “change” into an investment account. It rounds up all of your daily transactions, and then puts the change into an investment account. Try Acorns
57. TD Ameritrade App: This company actually has a few apps. One allows you to look at your accounts, but you can also create custom watch lists for investments or set up alerts. It’s helpful if you’re tracking specific investment options.

Resource: Can Anyone Learn to Be a DIY Investor?

Managing Bills and Expenses

58. BillTracker: Don’t need a full-on budgeting tool, but just want to track your bills? This app can help. It’ll give you alerts when bills are coming up to make sure you avoid late fees.
59. Expensify: You’ll save money by properly tracking your business expenses with a tool like Expensify. It’ll even submit expenses to your employer automatically.
60. Prism Money: If you’re constantly paying late fees on overdue bills, this may be the app you need. It will track bill due dates for you. But it will also let you pay your bills right from your phone with a few clicks.

Getting Out of Debt

61. Unbury.Me: Paying off your debts in the right order can literally save you thousands. This calculator helps you figure out which way is best for paying off your debts.
62. Debt Payoff Planner: Need a more detailed debt payoff plan? This app could help. It can also keep you motivated by showing you your debt payoff date.

Other Money-Saving Apps

63. ATM Hunter: Stop paying ATM fees with this app, which lets you find your bank’s closest ATMs with the touch of a button.
64. WiFi Finder: Look for Wi-Fi hotspots near you with this easy-to-use app. It can help you save on your data plan, or find a place to hang out with your laptop when you’re on the go.
65. Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner: Your favorite recipe-finding website now has a free app that lets you throw some excitement into your weekly meal planning. Try the spinner to get on-the-go recipes, look for recipes by ingredients already in your pantry, or create a shopping list from saved recipes.
66. Mixology: Ready for a drink after a long day at work? Skip the expensive cocktail bar and make your own drink at home instead, with the recipes from this app.
67. Zillow: Use Zillow’s website or app to find and compare rentals in your area (or in an area you’re moving to), or to simply find out what the housing market in your area is like. It’s a great app if you’re buying or selling a home, or switching apartments.
68. GasBuddy: Driving just a few blocks could save you a load on gas. GasBuddy will tell you where the lowest gas prices are to be found right now.
69. Onavo: This app has two functions–reducing your data usage and protecting your personal information. It will save you money by keeping you away from overage data charges. It alerts you when an app is using a lot of data.

Automating Your Savings

70. Qapital: This app automates your savings with high-tech IFTTT (if this then that) rules. For instance, you can round up all your purchases to the nearest dollar, and then save the change. Or you can “charge” yourself for indulgences like an expensive cup of coffee. Get that coffee, but let Qapital put some money in your savings account for it.
71. Digit: This app is similar to Qapital, but it automates the savings without your input. It looks at your spending habits and account balances to determine when to transfer funds and how much to transfer.
72. Chime: This is a bank account based solution. It rolls up your spending to the nearest dollar, and saves money for you. The average user saves at least a few hundred bucks a year!

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