Sales Tax Holiday: Mobile app round-up to help you save money

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There are a number of shopping apps that are available for multiple platforms including iPhone and Droid systems.

Before you plan to shop with mobile coupons make sure you verify the stores you're hitting do participate in mobile coupon redemption.

Here are some of the easy to use apps:

IBOTTA

Ibotta is a free mobile app that gives consumers a new way to earn money when they shop. Ibotta pays users cash rewards for learning about their favorite products, stores and more.  Earn payment for purchasing products tool.

Go here to download:

AMEX Sync Your Card

I have mentioned this program before but it's worth mentioning again.

Syncing your card to your social media accounts, Twitter and sometimes Facebook check-in, will allow you to earn credits on your account, discounts or other offers.

Visit

to check out the benefits, current offers and other details.

You'll need to download Twitter, Foursquare or Facebook. (free)

OLD NAVY SNAP APPY

This is a free app that allows you to scan ANY Old Navy logo with your phone.

Once you do, you'll receive an option for tips, coupons and free offers.

You can scan and spin 5 times a day.

Go here to check it out online:

COUPON SHERPA

Their mobile app features coupons at major retailers across the nation.

You can view the coupons and present them to the cashier all via mobile phone.

Go

ck it out.

AMAZON MOBILE

This is a free comprehensive app that can allow you to search and compare products to what you see in the store.

It's available for both iPhone and Droid.


This free app allows you to earn deals, points and more just for visiting a store.  You can redeem your points for gift cards later.

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Stores like Walgreens, Arby's, American Eagle and others have or are offered deals for checking in at their locations.  But they are not alone.  Many stores are following and offering percentage off discounts etc.

It's free.

If you're nervous about sharing location -- set your account to private.

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This is a resource app that will help you navigate a mall from elevators to bathrooms.

There are other features as well.

I haven't used it that much but so far seems ok.

Target Mobile

Target offers mobile coupons and more.  Also check out their new Cartwheel program here:

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