Finding easy ways to make money in college can be tough, and with the constant need for food and new outfits for this and that we find ourselves in a bit of a jam. As broke college students, we don't always have the money we need for the things we want! Here are a few simple apps that can make your broke college life a little easier!
1. Qriket
This app has become one of my all time favorites because I can gamble without losing money. The app allows you to spin a wheel; this wheel has values from $.05-$5,000. In order to win the amount that appears on the wheel at the time you choose to spin, you must pick the appropriate color! Once you reach $25 dollars, you are allowed to cash out.
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2. Cartwheel
If you're anything like me, you have a bit of an obsession with Target. Once you walk into the store, you realize that the dollar section is stuffed with necessities, and you leave spending twice the amount you intended to. My favorite app for this issue is Cartwheel. The app allows you to see offers on sale. Once you find a offer that you are interested in, you place it in your cartwheel, and upon checkout the cashier will then scan a barcode. After the barcode is scanned, the savings work like that of a coupon!
3. Pocket Points
Pocket Points is a life saving app. It helps you manage your time in class properly while earning points. For every minute spent off of your phone while in class, you are working up to earn a point. These points are then redeemable at certain food and retail locations in your area.
4. Shopkick
Shopkick is another wonderful app for those of us who tend to shop. You are able to receive (kicks) or points when you enter certain stores, scan certain products, as well as purchase certain products. When you receive the correct amount of points, they can be redeemed for gift cards.
5. Akorn
This app is designed to help you save money. Once you link your Akorn account to your bank account it is easy to start saving money. The app rounds up purchases to a dollar within the app. For example, say that you spend $1.70 on a drink at a fast food restaurant, the app with take the extra $.30 and place it into your Akorn savings account!
All of these apps have their positives and negatives, but each of them have truly helped me save. Any little bit counts when you're a broke college student!
