There are many little things that can help you save some money on the side. I would say it is a fair guess to say most people probably have smart phones nowadays. Aside from all the games, there are actually some great helpful apps out there. For instance I have an IPhone and my favorite app is Gas Buddy. All you have to do is type in your zip code and it gives you an up to date report on where the cheapest gas in town is. It is usually only cheaper by a few cents, but that can really add up in the long run.
Another app floating around out there is called SmartyPig, which lets you create virtual piggy banks connected to your checking account. Every month it tranfers money to your piggies, such as Christmas fund, or college. You get to watch your piggies fill up as they get closer to your goal.
We are college kids of course, and I bet we all like to shop at places like the mall, and big retail stores. I dont know about you guys, but I personally have tons of reward cards on my key ring that give me discounts everywhere from dillons to Abercrombie. There are even some apps to lighten your key chain. I persoanlly think rewards cards are great if your a frequent shopper. So apps like KeyRing and CardStar can take your rewards from your key ring to your cell, which means you wont have to worry about losing them or forgetting them. Every little discount helps.
Barcode Scanner is another one of my favorites, all you have to do is scan a barcode on any product and it can compare online and local prices so you know if your getting the best deal. Makes it way easier to shop around for sure.
I dont know if any of you have ever heard of Foursquare, but its an app to check in places, similar to checking in on facebook. A little known fact about this app is some restaurants will reward you for checking in. It is free publicity for them, and either a discount or a free appetizer for you.
Another absolutely amazing app is Coupon Sherpa, its extreme couponing without carrying a duffle bag of coupons. It has hundreds to choose from and it keeps you from paying full price on a lot of simple things!
Apps have made a lot of things easier, and you can use them for a lot more than playing games. There are tons of apps out there that can help you save money, you ust ahve to find them. Another big advantage is that most of these I mentioned are free. Here is a website with some more apps to try out! Download and save!
http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/15/pf/shopping-app.moneymag/index.htm
