Smart saving

Tech-savvy apps are making saving money and investing for the future more straightforward than ever - these are some of the best to download this year.

- Elizabeth Bennett

Finances are often a priority when it comes to setting resolutions and January always feels like a natural time to make some money goals for the year ahead. Top of many people's lists are saving more and investing wisely.

Doing so the old-fashioned way often requires huge willpower, but fortunately, a growing crop of smart, tech-led finance apps are making it easier and more effective than ever before. Whether you want an app that uses AI to automatically save just the right amount, one that rounds up loose change or another that helps create the perfect investment portfolio, there's something out there to assist with all sorts of financial goals.

1 Best for no-effort, automatic savings: Plum