How to save and make money with simple phone apps
A New Year often means credit card bills – however why not start the year looking at ways to earn more and save more! Below are three apps you could consider using on your smartphone for instant access to new funds which all add up.
Plum
The Plum App offers many features if you are looking to invest and save. However many people are using it for one really handy feature which is “Round Ups”. You simply link the app to your bank account and every time you make a purchase, the app will round up the nearest £1 and each Monday transfer that amount to your Plum savings.
To grow those saving quicker you can also set a small payment up on each payday so you are less likely to realise that it’s gone. You can also add manual transfers whenever you want.
Customers using the app are finding this a great way to save for special treats, expensive times of year like Christmas and also holidays.
Vinted
Vinted now has over 16 million subscribers and has a simple message – sell what you no longer need and shop for items you won’t find in-store.
Every day millions of pieces of second hand clothing clothing are sold, including luxury items and branded goods. Make money through selling or save money through buying in this second hand market. It takes a moment to list an item straight from your smartphone.
Google Opinion Rewards
Sign up to Google Opinion Rewards and turn on your location sharing and you can benefit from telling Google about your experiences. Via your location sharing, Google can identify shops and businesses you have probably visited and will send you short 1 and 2 question surveys about what you did there or purchased.
Each survey gives you a reward in pennies, normally around 12p. You can also upload receipts of your purchases which can pay even more. This balance accrues to be used in the Google Play Store and you can quickly earn a few pounds!