In today’s day and age, we’re not just looking for technology to entertain us, we’re looking to it for much more. By saving us time and money, technology can enhance our lives by giving us more time to do the things we love. So whether you’re planning a trip and need a quick way to keep organized or you’re out shopping and you want to make sure you’re always getting the best deal, check out these top ten tech tools that were built to help.
1. Mint.com
If you’re looking for a website to help you manage your money, check out Mint.com. For free, Mint will keep track of your finances including your spending, budget, and investments. They’ll also help you set goals to save you money. If you’re comfortable with storing your encrypted account information in Mint.com’s secured servers, use Mint to alert you of upcoming bills that will soon be due, automatically balance your account, and create pie charts of your spending by category. The site is nicely designed, making managing your money a pleasant experience.
2. TripIt.com
If you travel a lot for vacation or business, use TripIt to keep you organized even before you step on a plane. TripIt’s main functionality is to create customized travel itineraries from confirmation emails by airlines, hotels or travel agents. As a nice bonus, they’ll even include maps, directions and weather.
Recently, TripIt Pro was released which tracks any pro member’s flight itinerary so that you are notified of a price drop via email or text message. This will save you money by showing you if you’re eligible for an airline credit or voucher. Armed with this information, you can then contact the airline to obtain your credit. With TripIt Pro, you’ll also get alerts via your phone about flight delays, cancellations and gate changes.
3. Wanderfly
If you need help coming up with ideas for your vacation, check out Wanderfly. By simply selecting a few options – which city you’re departing from, your time frame and budget, Wanderfly will automatically find the best deals, supplying you with a curated list of over 1,500 destinations. As a personalized recommendation engine, it helps you discover new and exciting experiences, based on not only on your budget but your interests. By partnering with over 22 different content providers such as Expedia, Yelp, Foursquare, and Lonely Planet, Wanderfly hopes to be the first place you’ll go to when you’re planning your next vacation.
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