Web Sites Help Consumers Budget

By Denise Yost | Managing Editor, nbc4i.com
Published: June 26, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio—In this economy, budgeting is definitely the theme for consumers. Luckily, help is just a mouse click away.

Want to save money on your cell phone bill? Go to http://www.billshrink.com. After users answer a few questions about their usage, the web site searches for the cell phone plan that will give the best deal.

Another web site, http://www.mint.com is a one-stop center for consumers who want to better handle their finances. The web site lets users customize their household budget and stay on track.

Whether it’s saving to take a family vacation or starting a college fund, the web site http://www.smartpig.com helps users save by suggesting a monthly deposit amount and provies other valuable saving tips.

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