Digital Money Must-Haves

APPS

Greenlight

This nifty banking app and debit card is a fun, entry-level way to learn money. Earn money by completing chores, set savings goals, spend wisely and learn to invest.

► Coolest feature: It blocks pre-determined “unsafe” spending, so even if you’re trying to be irresponsible with your money, it keeps you in check.

Acorns

A popular app created to help people start saving. It automatically saves and invests for you every time you spend—depositing the spare change left over from your transactions into savings.

► Coolest feature: You don’t even have to think about saving; it does it for you.

Ellevest

Female empowerment and financial savvy all in one. The app prompts users to start investing with as little as $1. Services include saving and investing, financial planning and more.

Stash wants everyone to invest in the stock market. The app lets you buy pieces of stocks, even if you can’t afford an entire share. These are called fractional shares. You can start investing with as little as $5.

COOL YOUTUBE CHANNELS

The Financial Diet

“Everything you wanted to know about money + living better, even for the total beginner.”
957K subscribers / 80 million views

Nate O'Brien

“Helping you grow your income so that you can live a financially successful life!”
1.22 million subscribers / 50 million views

PODCASTS WE ♥

First Take: The Least Boring Banking Podcast

We love First National Bank of Arkansas' podcast! The episodes make banking less boring and give you tips, tricks and news that you need to know regarding your financial life.

PLAY THESE FIRST:

► “10 Ways to Budget Better”
► “Interest on Loans”
► “Credit Dos and Don’ts”

Money Please

Berna Anat hosts this irreverent-yet-informative podcast. She is a self-proclaimed financial hype woman breaking down the complex world of personal finance.

PLAY THESE FIRST:

► “How Do I Secure My Financial Future?”
► “Is Bad Credit Really That Bad?”