Recommended Money Tools & Apps
Reader-tested tools that help busy families save more, earn extra income, or run their side hustles smoother.

Cash-Back & Savings Apps
Apps that quietly cut your bills or earn rewards on the spending you already do.
Rocket Money
Automatically finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions and negotiates lower bills.
View ToolInstacart
Get groceries delivered while stacking promo codes, rewards, and cashback.
View ToolSwagbucks
Earn gift cards and cash from surveys, shopping, and simple online tasks.
View ToolTrim
Finds and cancels unused subscriptions automatically, saving you money each month.
View ToolTruebill
Tracks all subscriptions and spending in one dashboard to help you stay on budget.
View ToolBillshark
Negotiates your cable, internet, and phone bills for you to lower your monthly costs.
View ToolHoney
Auto-applies coupon codes at checkout and works on 30,000+ sites to save you money.
View ToolCapital One Shopping
Compares prices across stores before you buy and finds you the best deals automatically.
View ToolGig & Side-Hustle Marketplaces
Platforms where parents can pick up flexible gigs and extra income.
Fiverr
Sell digital skills like design, writing, or editing on your own schedule.
View ToolShopify
Build a full online store for physical or digital products with powerful tools.
View ToolAmazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk)
Micro-tasks like data tagging and surveys you can do in small pockets of time.
View ToolTime etc
Virtual assistant platform for experienced pros working with business clients.
View ToolBelay
Remote virtual assistant, bookkeeping, and social media roles for professionals.
View ToolLocal, Delivery & Care Apps
Earn from helping people in your neighborhood or delivering orders on your own time.
Nextdoor
Local app where you can promote services like yard work, tutoring, or cleaning.
View ToolCreator, AI & Testing Tools
Tools that help you create content, test websites, or automate your work.
Canva Pro
Design social posts, ebooks, and printables fast with premium templates.
View ToolChatGPT Plus
AI assistant for outlining content, drafting copy, and planning money systems.
View ToolUserTesting
Get paid to review apps and websites while talking through your experience.
View ToolBudgeting & Money Tracking Tools
Easy bill-tracking and budgeting apps that help busy families stay on top of spending.
Mint
Free budgeting app that tracks all your accounts in one place with automatic categorization.
View ToolYNAB
Envelope-style budgeting for parents who want real control over every dollar they spend.
View ToolEveryDollar
Simple zero-based budget planner with a free version that works great for families.
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