If your new year’s resolution is to better manage your own money, you may want to check out these iPhone Apps designed for personal finance. Whether you are trying to stick to a budget, save money or manage your vast wealth of investments, you will find that these iPhone apps come in handy to master your money directly from your iPhone or iPod touch.
1. Mint iPhone App (Free)
Mint has been touted by many as the best free online budget program. Using your online Mint account, this app allows you to manage multiple accounts from several different banks and track your purchases that you set up in categories to get a good idea of where your money is going. (Spending a little too much on clothes?) This free mint app is also handy for those who are keeping track of their debt / income ratio as it automatically updates the balance on your personal loans and credit cards.
2. Quicken Online Mobile (Free)
If you are a devoted Quicken user, you will love this free app that lets you manage your money directly from your iPhone. Quicken Online Mobile connects automatically with your Quicken Online account to help you keep track of your cash, pay your bills and find the closest ATM. One great feature of Quicken financial software is the Paycheck Forecaster. It shows you not only how much money you have left in your account, but also figures in what bills are coming, so you can make the rent AND go out with your friends without sliding into the red.
3. Grocery IQ ($0.99)
Those looking to be more efficient with their spending and stick to a grocery list will love Grocery IQ. This mobile app is a great way to never be without a grocery list again. This iPhone app helps you save money on groceries as well by allowing you to browse hundreds of coupons for your favorite brands. You can easily depend on your spouse or other family members to get groceries because your grocery list is automatically shared and updated on other devices. You can also email your grocery list to others directly from your iPhone.
4. E*Trade Mobile Pro (Free)
Keep up with your own portfolio investments using E*Trade’s mobile app. If you have an E*Trade online account, you will appreciate the familiar, intuitive interface that is found on the web site. Even if you are not a professional day trader, you will be impressed with the streaming quotes feature and the visual last trade tracking. E*Trade is used by professional stock traders as well as investment novices who want to learn more about stock markets. This app is a great way to see how your personal investments are doing on a daily basis.
5. Bloomberg (Free)
Another good application for measuring your current investments against the rest of the world market is Bloomberg’s free iPhone app. Personal finance options include a portfolio tracker, a financial glossary and a wide array of calculators that include mortgage, auto loans and retirement calculators. In addition to managing your own money and assets, Boomberg is a great resource for market news and market data. Make wise decisions on investing based on Bloomberg’s current data and market news.
April Lentini writes for ApartmentGuide.com in Chicago. If you are on the go and shopping for places to live, check out Apartment Guide’s handy iPhone app. You can browse Chicago apartments by price range, neighborhood or amenities.
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