Take control of your spending with these budgeting apps
by Emma Lunn from Technology | The Guardian on (#1HK4D)
From sticking to a monthly budget to ensuring your bank balance stays out of the red, here's how technology could help you manage your finances
The lives of millions of people in Britain are so precarious that a third of families would have trouble finding 500 for an emergency bill. With average wages still below where they were eight years ago, it's hardly surprising so many people, particularly the young, struggle to make ends meet. But there are a string of smartphone apps that could make the task of staying in the black that little bit easier.
They all claim to be simple to use, and are not just for geeks. They track your spending closely and alert you when you're going wrong, with some claiming to save you thousands. Unfortunately, they aren't all free - so your budget may have to include spending oney on an app. But are they worth using? Guardian Money put them to the test.
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