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Brainy money moves

Here's the thing about smartphones: They can actually make you smarter. Hear us out — smartphones give Americans 24/7 access to their finances. According to a survey from the American Bankers Association, 55% of bank customers use apps as their top option for managing their bank accounts, helping consumers stay more in tune with their finances. Now that's smart.

 

Looking for more ways to smarten up the world of money? We've put together a list of money secrets everyone should know. From investing in real estate with just $10 to saving on car insurance to making money by watching movie previews — these are some of our favorite brainy money moves.

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