Personalize and simplify your life with these free apps
There are a lot of mobile apps out there focusing on personalization, and some do a better job than others.
I have pulled together seven of our favorites – each one will help you customize a different facet of your daily life.
Here they are!
Health and fitness for me are very important. When I can exercise routinely, I feel great!
Sworkit can help you get fit, regardless of how much time you have or where you are.
After downloading the app, you can choose what type of training you’re after (strength, cardio, yoga), your workout (full body, core, lower body) and the amount of time you have (anywhere from 5 to 60 minutes).
That’s it! Sworkit will curate a set of exercises just for you.
The latest version of BrightNest takes home customization to a new level with the Interactive Home Quiz.
The app serves up a series of simple “yes or no” questions about your home and delivers a personalized tip based on each response.
BrightNest also allows you to create custom to-dos and set recurring reminders, so whether you want to reorganize your tool shed twice a year or clean your fish tank once a week, BrightNest will help you get it done.
Mint helps you understand exactly where your money is going.
Once securely synced with your bank accounts, Mint creates a customized budget based on personal spending.[one-half-first][/one-half-first][one-half][/one-half]
Then, the app gives you the freedom to choose your own budget limits.
Whether you need to adjust your spending to include a new hobby (hello, new pottery wheel) or simply track your meals out, Mint makes it easy.
Do you have trouble remembering people’s names or can’t remember the word on the tip of your tongue?
What about doing quick math in your head or switching between different tasks?
Lumosity can help you get better at each of these things.
When you create an account, Lumosity prompts you to select the different aspects of your brain that you’d like to train.
Then, they send you a customized workout routine every day. You can set training reminders at a time that works for you.
Love online shopping? My wife sure does.
Keep personalizes the shopping experience by bringing styles you’ll actually wear into one app.
To customize your experience, choose brands, stores and looks that fit your personal style.
Then, under the MyFeed tab, you’ll see curated shoes, bags, clothes and home items for sale.
When you scroll over an item you like, you can “Buy” or “Keep,” making sure you never miss a deal.
Zillow/BoltonAppraisal.com (your home value)
Knowing your current home value is crucial!
If you need to refinance, get rid of your mortgage insurance or ready to buy a home, a current value is a must in a active market.
By using both the Zillow app for a rough idea of value and then using Bolton Appraisal Services to set that value in stone and make it official.
Take your updated appraisal to your bank or Realtor and tackle those tasks.
