Tools & Apps

In a real way, Personal Capital has something for everyone. That’s true whether you are a novice finding your way through the financial universe or if you have a large investment portfolio you need professionally managed. The free financial dashboard is for anyone who wants better control over their finances. It offers some of the…

When it comes to personal finance, nothing beats being able to track where your dollar goes. Sites like Mint.com and tools like You Need A Budget (YNAB) are indispensable for the savvy planner. They’re easy-to-use, simple to understand and provide great information at a glance. But these tools fall short in one area: credit card…

You can save money on nearly anything with promo codes. Luckily, with the power of the internet, it’s now possible to quickly find promo codes for just about anything you might want to buy. Whether you’re on your way out the door to pick up some groceries, or considering a big-ticket online purchase, these websites…

We all need to eat, and who doesn’t want to be rewarded for that obligatory milk and bread run? Even if you’re the coupon-clipping master, it’s impossible to completely eliminate a grocery bill. With grocery receipt scanning apps, though, you can earn cash and rewards on those necessary food purchases making that mundane trip to…

I do a fair amount of shopping online, whether we are talking about back-to-school clothes for my kids, new furniture, or my frequent Amazon buys. I use coupons when I can, and I always pay with a credit card that earns cash back rewards. But there’s one more way that I can keep more of…

Swagbucks is often promoted as an income opportunity. In reality, it’s much more than a way to make a few bucks. In fact, it might be more accurate to say that it is a site where you can earn rewards for doing what you already do on the web. It also offers discounts and cash…

Deals, coupons, promo codes, and cashback shopping sites have proliferated over the last several years. It’s now easier than ever to get cash back on virtually every online purchase you make. The problem is that we often forget to use the sites when shopping online. I learned this firsthand last week. Here’s what happened. As…

We researched nearly a dozen different roadside assistance apps, analyzing the costs and the various services they provide. All do involve a cost–even the free apps. It’s just a matter of when you’ll pay for them–upfront as part of the package, or as the services are needed. We looked at basic roadside assistance plans, including…

I’m in the market for a new car. If you’re like me (and other Dough Rollers) striving for financial freedom, you want to get the best bang for your buck. We know that new cars lose up to 25% of their value the first year after coming off the lot. Obviously, that isn’t a good…