Saving money can be a real drag, especially when finances are tight. If you're struggling to save, there are apps that can make the process less daunting. We put together a list of the best downloads that round up your purchases so you can save up little by little for whatever your heart desires.

Thank goodness for phone calls. They make long distances manageable. Unfortunately, they can also cost a pretty penny. 

That’s why you should try making phone calls from your computer. When you make international calls through Wi-Fi, you save yourself a ton of cash. Plus, it’s easier than you think.

Tap or click here to use your computer as a cell phone.

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Do you follow a strict budget or do you spend and hope for the best? Maybe you're somewhere in between. If you need a little help getting your money in line, the right software can make a world of difference. Here are my picks to make the process as painless as possible.

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SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most. 

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2021.”

When you save your photos to your phone, you put yourself in a precarious position. What if someone steals your phone? It could break or get lost, too — and there go all those memories. Your pictures are too important to lose. Here's how to back them up.

You don't have to buy a ton of fancy tech to preserve old film. You'll just need a high-quality scanner. We have a great option for you. Next, you'll have to back it up. That can be complicated, so we broke it all down in an easy-to-understand guide. Happy digitizing!

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Batteries may seem like a relatively recent invention, but a discovery made in the Middle East may change how you think. The Baghdad Battery was created almost 2,000 years ago and appears to work like a modern battery. But what would happen if someone recreated it?