Did you get a new smartphone during the holidays?  Make a New Year’s resolution to save more money this year?  Congratulations!  I’m so excited for you that I’ve taken the time to research a bunch of money saving smartphone apps, and to introduce you to 10 of my favorite apps.  Have you been using one that you don’t see on my list?  Please share!

1. CouponSherpa – This free iPhone app sends hundreds of in-store coupons directly to your cell phone, and allows you to share them with friends.  My favorite part?  It helps you find the nearest store so that you can find your savings as quickly as possible.
2. TheCouponsApp – The name of this Android app says it all.  It’s great because it’s fre, but it’s especially awesome because it lets you search through your coupons with voice recognition.
3. GasBuddy – Find the cheapest gas station around with the GasBuddy app, available for iPhone ($2.99) and Android (free).
4. AllPoint – Avoid ATM fees by using AllPoint’s ATM locator to find one of AllPoint’s surcharge-free ATM machines.  With 35,000 machines nationwide, there will hopefully be one near you.
5. RepairPal – Wondering if your mechanic is giving you a reasonable price quote for the service you need? RepairPal will tell you what the necessary repair should cost and will help you understand what you can expect to pay for parts, and how much the labor will cost.  When relevant, the app will also tell you if it’s worthwhile to get the job done somewhere else (perhaps in a nearby area with another zipcode).
6. CompareMe – This iPhone app costs isn’t free, but can save you a bundle by offering on-the-spot price comparisons of nearly any product.
7. Kindle Ebook Reader – Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader is available for many smartphones (iPhone, Android, Blackberry and more).  Save $139 (or more) if you don’t need to purchase the Kindle, just make sure that you aren’t overpaying for the books.  Try to borrow from friends with Kindle’s new lending feature, or download free ebooks to read anytime, anywhere.
   LocalReuse – A modified Craig’s List for smartphones, LocalReuse does just what it’s name suggests – when you submit your zipcode, LocalReuse suggests used items that are being given away in your area.  If you find something that you need, you’ll be able to save big!
8. CardBank (for iPhone) – Wary of signing up for store discount clubs because you’ll have to tote around the membership card?  CardBank allows you to store your membership details and barcode on your iPhone so that you won’t have dozens of cards stuck to your keychain.  This app isn’t free, but you’ll definitely make your money back in savings.
9. Cellfire.com – A few months back when I wrote about where to find coupons, I mentioned Cellfire.com, but it’s worth mentioning again.  Cellfire is a great service that allows you to search for coupons on your cell phone and to redeem them by showing the cashier your saved coupons.  Over 4,000 retailers offer coupons on Cellfire, so chances are high that Cellfire can save you money in your area.

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