money management | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com Cool Mom Tech is the intersection of tech and style, of parenting, practicality and fabulosity, brought to you by the same team behind Cool Mom Picks. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:04:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://coolmomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/cropped-cmt-512-1-32x32.png money management | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 A complete guide to the best apps for college students leaving home, to help them navigate life (sniff) on their own. https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-apps-for-college-students-away-from-home/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-apps-for-college-students-away-from-home/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:18:35 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47134 We thought it would be a smart idea to put together the best apps for college students, and especially college freshmen. After all, when parents send our kids off to college — whether close to home or across the country — you really want them equipped with all the things they need to navigate life […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-apps-for-college-students-away-from-home/feed/ 0 3 apps that help you manage your subscriptions, even the ones you didn’t know you had https://coolmomtech.com/2021/01/apps-to-manage-your-subscriptions/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/01/apps-to-manage-your-subscriptions/#respond Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42838 Like a lot of you, I’m looking to get a tighter rein on my budget in 2021. First up: subscriptions. If you’re like me, you’ve got a lot of them, some of which I didn’t even know I still had. Thankfully, there are apps that can help you manage your subscriptions. What I discovered is […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/01/apps-to-manage-your-subscriptions/feed/ 0 Our Alexa organization series: The best Alexa finance skills https://coolmomtech.com/2019/01/alexa-organization-series-best-alexa-finance-skills/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/01/alexa-organization-series-best-alexa-finance-skills/#respond Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:00:31 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com?p=39226&preview=true&preview_id=39226 Next up in our Alexa Organization Series, we’re sharing some of our favorite Alexa finance skills to help you keep your family budget it check. Whether you want to track your investments or keep up with your spending, even pay you bills, here are 4 finance skills for your Amazon Echo that can help. Related: […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2019/01/alexa-organization-series-best-alexa-finance-skills/feed/ 0 7 free budget apps to keep your family (and your money) on track in 2018. https://coolmomtech.com/2018/01/7-free-budget-apps/ https://coolmomtech.com/2018/01/7-free-budget-apps/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:56:16 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=36360 Because if you're saving money, you don't want to start by spending on another app.

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2018/01/7-free-budget-apps/feed/ 1 4 Google Chrome extensions that help you save money on your holiday shopping. So, sure, go ahead and get the new boots too. https://coolmomtech.com/2016/11/google-chrome-extensions-save-money-online-shopping/ https://coolmomtech.com/2016/11/google-chrome-extensions-save-money-online-shopping/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:00:12 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=31340 If you’re trying to save some money this holiday season, you don’t necessarily have to nix your coffee spending or skip that new pair of shoes. Here are 4 great Google Chrome extensions that help you save money while you’re shopping online. And the best part: you don’t really need to do anything extra. Related: 10 […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2016/11/google-chrome-extensions-save-money-online-shopping/feed/ 1 CardBlanc: A mobile shopping app and payment system that teens will love https://coolmomtech.com/2014/11/cardblanc-mobile-shopping-app/ https://coolmomtech.com/2014/11/cardblanc-mobile-shopping-app/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:01:22 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=19684 With Apple Pay now available, we are avidly watching to see how it will take off as people get more used to ditching their wallets and using their phones to pay for purchases. But for those of you not about to lay down the cash for a shiny new iPhone 6, there are apps like CardBlanc for you. It not only provides […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2014/11/cardblanc-mobile-shopping-app/feed/ 0 How to manage donations to your kids’ classroom more easily. Because parents are busy people. https://coolmomtech.com/2014/09/class-wallet-manage-donations-to-kids-classroom-easily/ https://coolmomtech.com/2014/09/class-wallet-manage-donations-to-kids-classroom-easily/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:05:01 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=17947 More and more classrooms are going digital with volunteer signups these days, which means room parents get to avoid the hassle of collecting rounds of paperwork from all the students in their class. Not to mention the environmental impact of saving all that paper. I’m a big fan of going digital. And now there’s a new […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2014/09/class-wallet-manage-donations-to-kids-classroom-easily/feed/ 0 Saving money shopping online at today’s big sales? Don’t mind if we do. https://coolmomtech.com/2014/09/saving-money-shopping-online-browser-extensions/ https://coolmomtech.com/2014/09/saving-money-shopping-online-browser-extensions/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:00:24 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=18043 We’ve learned over our years of online shopping that the number one rule is never hit “buy” without first searching for a discount code. Even if the item is already on sale, let’s say today, for Labor Day. And while there are a number of great online coupon sites, we really love how easy these […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2014/09/saving-money-shopping-online-browser-extensions/feed/ 0 9 of the easiest steps towards more sustainable living, thanks to tech https://coolmomtech.com/2014/08/small-steps-to-live-more-sustainably/ https://coolmomtech.com/2014/08/small-steps-to-live-more-sustainably/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:10:09 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=17682 As fans of the planet–and yeah, humanity in general–we’re always looking for ways to live more sustainably and to help our kids be more aware of it too. And as we’ve all discovered over the years, it doesn’t have to be about massive life changes or suddenly turning your guest room into an organic vegetable garden. Even the smallest […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2014/08/small-steps-to-live-more-sustainably/feed/ 1 Flipp app: A money saving shopping app, no strings attached. https://coolmomtech.com/2014/08/flipp-app-save-money-shopping/ https://coolmomtech.com/2014/08/flipp-app-save-money-shopping/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:00:47 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=17038 I have mentioned my penchant for frugality and the rush I get when I snag a good deal. (Yes, I said rush). Which is why a neat money-saving shopping app called Flipp will most definitely be on my phone come back-to-school shopping season, which scarily enough, is just around the corner for me. There’s something about seeing You […]

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