The Five Best Financial Apps | Chippewa Life Magazine

From time to time, we all wish it were easier to manage our finances. We all wish bills would send themselves, spending track itself, and money invest itself – but sadly, they don’t. That’s where an app comes in handy. While technology can’t replace the work of human financiers – yourself included – it can handle many financial hassles, given the right software.

And the very best software can turn your smart device into a powerful, finance management tool; your secret weapon for saving time and money. Here are five apps that can transform how you manage your finances.

You Need a Budget

$11.99 monthly or $84 annually after a 34-day free trial – iOS, Android Need help setting up and managing your budget? You can do just that on the You Need A Budget (YNAB) app. The app also offers several other helpful financial tools. These include transaction tracking, bank account

syncing for on-device data, regular reports on your financial health, and live budgeting workshops. Seeing how much YNAB has to offer, it’s no surprise that the average new user saves $600 in the first two months and $6,000 in the first year.