Technology has made great leaps and bounds just over the last year. We have information and tools readily at our disposal that will assist us with saving money, performing banking services, paying bills and getting organized. The following are a few ways that you can let technology for you:
Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) has been referred to as the most important development the US banking industry has seen in years. This is a service that allows users to scan checks, transmit the scanned images and/or ACH data to a financial institution for posting and clearing. The service definitely affords busy professionals the convenience of handling depository needs.
Shopping around has been made easy with wed sites like Amazon.com and Bizrate.com. These resourceful websites not only keep busy professionals away from the hustle and bustle in stores and shopping centers, but they also serve as a resource for providing consumers with product reviews and guides. At a glance, viewers can determine who is selling the product they need for the best bargain. This is a great way to let technology work to our advantage.
Apps have become the new buzz word. Downloading money saving applications on your smart phone is a great way to find out of product and travel deals, as well as, maintain your wealth. Consumers can save as much as 90% by purchasing daily deals offered Groupon and Living Social. Android users can also download coupon applications like GeoQpons to obtain local coupons daily.
We should run our personal finances like we run our successful businesses…Let technology work for you. One way to ensure that bills are paid on time is to “Outlook them”. Most currently use the scheduling component of Microsoft Outlook for appointments and events, but including reminders of the due dates for bills can assist with avoiding late payments and fees. Outlook offers a feature which allows users to make appointments private and viewable by the user.
The capabilities of Smart phones have made leaps and bounds over recent years. Users have the ability to input reminders for billing due dates on their calendars, receive notifications from creditors and financial institutions, make check deposits, and perform credit card merchant processing through smart phone devices. These are only a few useful ways to take control of finances and let techonology work for you. Researching the capabilities of your device or contacting your mobile service provider can help you save time and money.
