6 Apps That Help Make or Save You Money

If you want to save a few dollars this holiday season or earn some extra dollars, check out these six mobile apps and put your smartphone to work.  

Do you have a skill? Thinking of taking on work as a freelancer? Whether it's writing blog posts or code, creating videos or designing flyers,  Upwork can connect you to clients in several industries. Create a work profile and let the work find you. Set your prices, timelines, and other expectations and get paid once a project is complete. 

Navigating multiple platforms to manage your money can be frustrating and time-consuming. Hughes’  myHub simplifies banking and gives you one “hub” to connect all of your financial institutions in one spot allowing you to get a comprehensive look at your finances. The mobile banking app lets you optimize your budget with categorized transactions, helping you discover ways to cut spending and save more.  

Are you having a yard sale? Save yourself the early morning trips to place signs around your neighborhood and offer your items on online marketplaces like  OfferUp. The process is simple: snap a photo of whatever you’re selling, add a short description, price it and post! Interested buyers will contact you via the app, where you can set up how to handle payment and shipping. 

With the holiday season here, ensure you’re getting the most out of your money. Get rewarded with cash back on purchases from popular retailers, restaurants and more with  Rakuten. Users can create a profile, link their debit or credit cards and shop within the mobile app while they collect cash back rewards. Once you’ve accrued cash back, you can collect via PayPal or a “Big Fat Check.”

Checking PLUS account holders can now earn an additional 50% cash back by shopping with Rakuten. Checking PLUS account holders can submit their quarterly Cash Back payout statement to Benefits Plus and receive a check for 50% more! Learn more: HughesFCU.org/Offer.

Are you expecting to receive some clothing items as gifts this holiday season? Make room in your closet and get rid of your clothes by selling them online. Similar to OfferUp,  Poshmark lets you get rid of your clothes, shoes, home décor and more to millions of users online. The best part? Poshmark guides you from start to finish. They assist with shipping, emailing you a pre-paid and pre-addressed label making getting your stuff to your buyer easy. They’ll also cover lost packages and handle issues between you and the buyer. 

From cash back on travel to consumer protection, the  Benefits Plus® mobile app gives you access to deals from various retailers and service providers, both local and nationwide. With their Good As Gold Guarantee, you never have to worry about whether or not you’re getting the best deal on travel. You can also save on gift cards, theme park admissions, movie tickets and more!