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The 10 Best Free Apps for Managing Your Money: Mint.com, Venmo, BlackGold & More

With so many money management apps available today, it can be hard to know which ones are truly the best. In their new article, GoBankingRates.com ranks their top 10 picks for the best finance apps.

With so many money management applications available today, it can be hard to know which ones are truly the best. In their new article, top personal finance site www.GoBankingRates.com does the homework for you and ranks their top 10 picks for the best free apps for banking, investments, and more.

Financial management is an essential skill to develop that will pay off in a secure future, and it is now easier than it ever has been before to keep track of your banking. While your grandparents might have had to scratch out a pencil and paper budget, technology has now provided you with a better way to budget, monitor your investments and plan your savings through easy-to-use finance apps.

Not only do these offer a convenient way to track your finances with just a swipe of your finger, but some the best finance apps are also free.

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To assist you with using technology to safeguard your financial future, here are the best free apps for managing your finances.

Our Top 10 Picks of the Best Personal Finance Apps for $0

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#1. Pageonce Money and Bills

According to CNN Money, this app is the “Cadillac” among the best money management apps and can be used to connect all of your accounts into one system. Using this app, you can input your bank accounts, loans, travel reward programs and cell phone minutes so that you can see all of your financial information in one place. This app is ideal for helping you to see the full picture of your financial health. In addition to allowing you to assess all of your financial accounts at once, there is also the optional feature of mobile bill paying for a minimal fee.

#2. Mint.com

For those who need a visual picture of how their finances add up, Mint.com is the perfect app. This free app can show you how much you owe on your credit cards compared to the amount of available cash you have to pay them all off. Not only will this app help you mind your credit, but it will also show you how much you spend according to your set budget. Now, you will no longer have to guess at whether or not you blew your budget this week because the Mint app will show you clear data regarding your progress.

#3. Expensify

Keeping up with receipts for business reimbursements can be a serious hassle, especially when you are on the go the majority of the day. With Expensify, you can link your credit cards, snap photos of receipts and organize them in one spot. This way, you will never be scrambling for tiny scraps of paper on the day that your expenses are due.

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