Technology has come a long way and many people complain about the rising costs of mobile phones. However, they can be extremely beneficial and many cellular companies will offer payment plans to make the phones worth it. In addition, there are many ways that having a phone can save you money, most of them being the applications you can download from the app store.
Discount Programs
Many companies will use mobile applications as part of their discount programs. If you download their application, then have it scanned when you are making a purchase, you can earn discounts. For example, a convenience store may allow you to get a free drink (soda or coffee) after you have purchased a specific number of beverages and had your phone scanned. In addition, grocery stores may give specialty coupons out via their mobile app.
Money Management
When you learn how to manage your money, you will find that you save money. There are several applications that can help keep track of where your money goes by tracking credit card or bank statements. Mobile app developers are able to help companies, such as banks, develop applications that help teach users to determine where their money is going and then budget accordingly. When you know where to allot money, you will find that you have fewer emergency expenditures appear.
Make Money
In addition to helping you save money, mobile applications can actually make users money. People have turned to websites to fill out surveys for money, and now there are applications that will allow users to watch a video and earn credits for products. Then, when the product is purchased at a verified store, they can cash in those credits for actual cash. Most applications that are designed to help people earn money for their purchases offer small credits, but the products are items they would be buying anyway. The company that creates the applications are often sponsored by corporations that want to market a product, but they do not want to run smaller campaigns.
Whether it is saving you money through money management, specialty discount programs, or actually making money, mobile applications help users’ wallets. The way the application is used will determine which method of saving will occur, but people do not care as long as they see discounts. The number of applications available that offer money saving methods are continuing to grow, as mobile apps are quickly becoming a great way to market businesses.
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I am all about apps that save you money. I’ve learned a lot about budgeting and about my own spending.
Apps nowadays are really useful. I use some apps such as Mint.com and GoodBudget for money management. It really boosts my skill in budgeting and help me save money especially for my retirement fund.