Save and Make Extra Money with These 5 Apps

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This month, we’re tackling the best personal finance apps. (You might as well earn some money instead of browsing Facebook for the 100th time, right?)

Our friends over at The Penny Hoarder have a few articles that cover all the best apps to help you make and save money.

1. This Woman Has Made More than $300 Shopping with Ibotta. Here’s How

Did you know it’s possible to get money back from your most recent trip to the grocery store? Let me tell you, it’s very possible — as long as you have Ibotta. This app reimburses you for regular purchases just by scanning your receipt. Read our review of Ibotta and learn about how a fellow Penny Hoarder staffer earned more than $300 so far!

2. This App Helps You Save Money When You Don’t Think You Can Spare It

Saving money is tough, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s where Acorns comes in. Acorns is a micro-investment app that transfers small amounts of money into a separate savings accounts, and actually invests that money for you. Your money will grow and you won’t even have to lift a finger. Our review of Acorns covers how it works, tips on getting started and how much one Penny Hoarder staffer made in just a few months.

3. The Beginner’s Guide to Swagbucks: Make the Most of Your Rewards With These Tips

Swagbucks is an app that’s great for making extra money. It pays you for doing things online such as taking surveys, watching videos or even just browsing the web. This ultimate guide covers all the ways you can earn extra cash using the app as well as how to make the most of your rewards.  

4. Our Secret Weapon for Getting the Best Price Every Time We Shop Online

If you ever shop online, you should sign up for Paribus. This app scans your emails for receipts and tracks the item’s price. If the price drops, it alerts you and sends out an email to the retailer requesting a refund of the price difference. You’ll get money back without doing all the legwork! This article reviews the ins and outs of Paribus.

5. We Tried Lucktastic’s Free Digital Scratch-off Cards. Here’s Our Review

Do you love playing games of chance? Sign up for Lucktastic, and you could get paid for playing free digital scratch-off cards. You won’t earn mountains of cash with this, but it’s a pretty fun little side hustle. This post covers how Lucktastic works, and how you could earn a cash prize!  Jacquelyn Pica is a writer at The Penny Hoarder. Find her on Twitter @JacquelynTPH.