Best apps for spending your money
Want to make your financial life easier? Download these spending apps to your mobile device.
Free your jammed wallet
CARDSTAR
WHY: Reads and stores bar codes on loyalty cards from more than 750 companies nationwide, including CVS, Petco, and Stop & Shop. This handy app also pushes you virtual coupons based on your shopping habits. When you check out, just hand your phone to the cashier, who will scan the code and get you the deals.
COST: Free
AVAILABLE: Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad*
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Last updated March 16 2011: 11:01 AM ET
*All iPhone apps work on the iPad; iPad is only designated if the app has been designed specifically for the larger format.
