Most of the budget-tracking apps for Android fall into two categories: apps that let you manage your finances on your phone with some good features, or apps that are really designed as portals to more richly featured web apps or services where you’re really supposed to do the heavy lifting. We choose MoneyWise as the best Android app for budget tracking and on-the-go money management because it’s fast, free and gives you total control, right on your Android phone. More »
There are many great budget-tracking apps for the iPhone, offering plenty of variety. While the best choice for you will depend on your personal needs, our favourite is Jumsoft Money for its helpful feature set, great spending breakdowns, and easy input methods. More »
The latte factor is a money-saving strategy we’ve noted before, in which redirecting your money from small things (like daily lattes) to savings can make you wealthier. Not convinced this strategy could make a big difference? Try this simple calculator. More »
If you’re the type to feel guilty about certain purchases and you have multiple sources of income, personal finance blog Budgets Are Sexy suggests breaking down your goals with a simple graph to better partition your expenses. More »
Our 12 days of perfect Christmas planning cuts to the crunch: how can you stop your Christmas spending spiralling out of control? Here’s some tactics for making your Christmas budget more manageable. More »
Despite how simple the process can be, most of us are terrible at saving and paying bills. Here’s a strategy to effectively automate most of your finances to keep you saving and out of late fee trouble. More »
