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How to spot a fake money-making app
In the quest for making money, it’s crucial to distinguish between what’s real and what’s not. From survey (YouGov) and receipt logging apps (Shoppix) to those that pay users for unused internet (Repocket), there are lots of options, so here are five simple tips to help you spot fake money-making apps online and ensure a safe digital journey towards wealth.
Check Who Made the App: Always investigate the developers behind the app. Legitimate ones often provide detailed information about their company, including a professional website, contact information, and other well-reviewed apps they’ve created.
Read User Reviews: Take note of what other users are saying about the app. Authentic apps typically have a mix of positive and negative reviews, with developers actively responding to issues. Beware of too many short, …
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Money saving browser extensions
Do you know that you can get browser extensions that just sit there and help you save money by reminding you to get cashback or use vouchers. Here are a few that I like the sound of.
The TopCashback Notifier
What is the Cashback Notifier?
The TopCashback Cashback Notifier helps members remember to earn cashback when buying online. It’s a small browser add-on that members can install which alerts them if they are on a website which offers cashback. When searching on Google it will also show which brands offer cashback with TopCashback and what the current rates are.
How does the Cashback Notifier work?
The Cashback Notifier will appear as a narrow strip across users’ computer screens (usually at the top of the browser). When searching Google, members will be able to see the …
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10 money saving apps
You have your smart phone, now use it to be smart with money. With hundreds of apps available focusing on shopping, banking, budgeting and making extra money, what are the best ones?
You should be able to use on Apple and Android phones and it’s worth downloading them all:
- Topcashback – https://www.topcashback.com/ ; they pass on their advertising commission straight to you, as cashback
- VoucherCodes – https://www.vouchercodes.co.uk ; helps you find the best working discount codes
- Idealo – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.idealo.android&hl=en ; find products, compare prices
- Groupon – https://www.groupon.co.uk/ ; save money on certain offers on restaurants, spa, trips, etc.
- Stocard – https://stocardapp.com/ ; puts all your loyalty cards on your smartphone
- CheckoutSmart – https://www.checkoutsmart.com/ ; find offers, buy and keep your receipt, upload a picture of the receipt and the app puts cashback into your account
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Review of free plant ID apps
I have what can only be called a forest outside, so wanted to find a way to identify plants cheaply.
I bought the Readers Digest Garden Plants and Flowers (on eBay), but it was a bit difficult to use as it groups plants and I don’t know which groups loads of them belong to. Basically, I can tell a holly from a rose, but not a jasmine from a honeysuckle.
So what about getting a gardening expert in? Well this costs and they can’t always be there, so I downloaded 7 plant identifying apps, and would recommend Garden Compass, and here’s why:
Garden Compass gives you 3 free IDs per month or £4.49 per month, or £25.99 for the year for unlimited. They ID your plant and you can ask the expert questions. Once your …
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The 10 essential money apps chosen by UK money bloggers
You have your smart phone, now use it to be smart with money. With hundreds of apps available focusing on shopping, banking, budgeting and making extra money, what are the best ones?
The guys at UK Money Bloggers asked a bunch of money saving bloggers to share their thoughts, including me, and here’s the list.
The top 10 money apps you need to download are:
- mySupermarket – to save at the supermarket
- Money Dashboard – to manage your money
- VoucherCloud- to get the latest vouchers
- Loyalive – to earn loyalty points
- Quidco – to get cashback
- PriceSpy – to compare prices
- Bounts – to earn vouchers for exercise
- XE – to compare currencies on holiday
- WeBuyBooks – to sell unwanted books
- Fudget – to make a simple budget
More about the apps and why we …
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Cool money saving apps for freebies, price comparison, online selling, money transfer and going out
I have an iPhone and quite a few apps running on it, but I’m always looking out for more and thought I’d do a round up of some cool money saving and bargain hunting apps.
idealo
idealo is a a price comparison app, offering you on-the-go price information by comparing more than three million products – everything from pushchairs to smartphones to running shoes – and hundreds of online shops. It’s got some handy features:
- Barcode scanner – swipe the barcodes of items they seen out and about and immediately compare online prices.
- Pricewatcher feature which enables shoppers to enter their target price for a particular item, and receive an email notification when the product reaches the desired price.
- Favourites list to easily share popular items with friends and family.
