Apps to Organize Your Finances – 1. Mint – Mint.com is a website that works like personal finance software. You can set budgets, create bill alerts, categorize spending, and much more. Using Mint is an easy and secure way to manage your finances on a mobile device. The Mint app is available for Apple devices and Android. (Free)
2. iXpenselt – This app is great for tracking your monthly budget and cash flow. It is easy to navigate and provides visual reporting tools like graphs and calendars. It even includes a currency converter, options for categories and recurring expenses, and a data backup feature. Available for iPhone and iPad. ($4.99)
3. Virtual Wallet –If you have trouble keeping track of when your bills are due and how much money you really have, this is the app for you. You can pay bills through the app and see what you have left to spend once the bills are paid. For a free app, this has a lot of features and a great design. Available for Android and Apple devices. (Free)
4. PageOnce–This is another app that’s great for managing bills and it’s available for a wide variety of devices. View statements, receive alerts, and keep track of your investments and card rewards. You can also pay bills and track all your money in once place.Available for Android, WP7, Blackberry, and Apple devices. (Free)
5. Easy Envelope Budget Aid (EEBA)–If you’re used to the “envelope” system of budgeting, this app was made for you. Set budgets, check virtual envelope balances, record expenses, and more! Available for Android and Apple devices. (Free)
6. Expensify – This is a popular app for those who travel frequently for business. Sync the app with your accounts to track purchases and categorize business expenses. You can also scan receipts for cash purchases and track mileage expenses. Then turn it all into a report to send off to your employer. Available for Android, webOS, Blackberry, and Apple devices. (Free)
7. Debt Free –Many of us have debt we would like to get rid of. This app helps you organize and pay off your debt by paying off one thing at a time. It calculates payoff dates, interest and time savings depending on payment amount, various calculators, and different payoff strategies. Available for iPhone and iPad. ($0.99)
8. SnapTax–Who knew you could do your taxes from your phone? From the makers of the TurboTax software, this app makes taxes easy. Take a picture of your W-2 and the app imports the data and asks you a few questions. It does cost $19.99 to file your taxes through the app, but it’s great if you have a simple tax return. Available for Android and Apple devices. (Free)
9. Grocery Gadget–Do you have trouble planning your grocery shopping trips? This app helps you save time and money when you go grocery shopping by organizing your list, coupons, and recipes. You can compare prices and remember all those recipe ingredients. Available for Android, Blackberry, and Apple devices. ($0.99)
10. MiValue –Do you ever wonder what your job is really worth? This app can tell you – enter how much you make per hour, along with the price of something you want to buy. The app can calculate how many hours you need to work to pay off any purchase. This may make you think twice about buying expensive items. Available for iPhone and iPad. ($0.99)
This article was written by Joanna Macaluso, who has been a certified accountant for over 15 years. She owns the site Masters in Accounting for students interested in getting an advanced accounting degree.
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