Are you looking for justification to get yourself a sick new phone? If you are why don’t you start putting the one you already have to work. The phone you’ve got in your pocket right now could actually help you make money. All you need is to know how to do it and then off it will go. These 5 apps will help you make money by doing things that you’re likely going to do anyway. Check em out and see just how much you can make.
Even if you’re not after a new phone it doesn’t matter. A bit of extra cash is never a bad thing. Let’s get to work:
SavingStar
SavingStar offers huge savings on your grocery shopping. All you have to do is click the offer you like, which could be worth $5 or more, and then the savings can be cashed out to your bank or PayPal account once you’ve made your purchase. SavingStar coupons can include healthy food and fresh produce. They even have a healthy offer of the week!
Paribus
Paribus has a pretty cool tagline. “Stores owe you money and we’re going to get it for you.” The story behind this pretty bold tagline is that stores are changing their prices all the time and they usually have price guarantee promises. The Paribus promise is to get you back the money you’re owed when online stores lower the costs of items you’ve already ordered. All you have to do is connect the accounts you shop with and then wait. Paribus will let you know whenever you’re owed money. They’ll take 25% of the money you get back but, if you think about it, that other 75% is money for nothing.
Ibotta
Ibotta is a cashback app that claims to have earned its users $200,000,000! If you want to get in on this supposed magic money tree all you have to do is download the app and start searching for the cashback rebates. You’ll find rebates for lots of stores including the likes of Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and even eBay. You’ll even get $30 if you refer friends to the app. Once you’ve earnt your rebate you can cash it out via PayPal even gift cards.
Debt Payoff Planner
Known as the Top Debt Reduction app in Google Play, Debt Payoff Planner can save you money by helping you pay off your most expensive debts first. It cannot be overstated how important it is to pay off your debts in a structured manner, getting rid of your most expensive debt first. If you get this right you’re likely to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars over the terms of your various debts.
Mint
Mint goes beyond just paying offing your debts and is known as the number 1 financial planning app available. Mint brings together bank accounts, credit cards, bills and investments. As well as giving you quick and easy access to all of your financials Mint will also offer you saving tips and advice on budgeting and debt.
So there you have Part 1 with 5 apps that help you start making money right now. If you want to get Part 2 of this money saving article let us know in the comments. Part 2 will show you how to use your phone to make money whilst travelling and even playing video games. Hit us up if you want it and we’ll get back to you.
