Your phone goes everywhere you go. In fact, you rely on it. You use it to look up directions. You use it to call your mom. Why not use it to keep your bank accounts in order, too? Here are the most popular budgeting phone apps you should install now.
Mint
Mint brings together all of your accounts, bills, and more. That way, you can conveniently manage your finances from one dashboard. Most users state that the app is effortless to use, and has very intuitive features. After creating a budget, Mint will send you specialized tips to help with your spending habits.
Personal Capital
Personal Capital allows you to take control of your accounts. All of the tools are free. However, there is a charge if you seek advisory services. The app gives you a 360-degree view of your money to establish your budget. It’s a great way to map out your finances.
You Need a Budget (YNAB)
You Need a Budget will stop you from living paycheck to paycheck. The app also claims to help you save more money. Who doesn’t want that? Right? While annual plans are $84 a year, you can consider it as paying for itself once you have successfully saved. Additionally, YNAB offers personal support, as well as bank linking.
EveryDollar
EveryDollar helps you create a monthly budget so you can achieve your money goals. Connecting your bank will require a subscription, but note, if you opt to enter transactions manually, it’s free. Each subscription includes a nine-lesson class. During the lessons, you will learn how to pay off debt, save money, and build wealth. The cost is $129.99 billed annually.
Pocketguard
Pocketgaurd is your personal finance, simplified. See the big picture by linking your credit cards, bank accounts, investments, and loans. The app updates and categorizes your transactions as they happen. That way, you’ll understand where your money goes and discover opportunities to save. The annual subscription costs $34.99 per year.
Acorns: Invest Spare Change
Acorns lets you set aside your leftover change from everyday purchases. Within the app, you can also access articles that focus on financial advice. You’ll do more with your spare money as well as engage your inner cash expert.
Clarity Money
Clarity Money puts all of your finances together in one place. Ever lose track of your subscriptions or gym memberships? This easy-to-use budgeting phone app that will help you evaluate those items. Over 3 million users have already signed up for free.
Remember that your Achieva Credit Union app has excellent tools for budgeting as well! In your mobile banking app, our members are able to schedule payments, create short-term and long-term savings goals, and track their spending in real time! Cheers to financial literacy and responsibility in 2020.
