Android phones are gaining in popularity, and, as a result, an increasing number of applications are available for use with these phones. If you have an Android phone, you can take care of your personal finances rather easily, thanks to a number personal finance applications. If you are interested in personal accounting while on the go, here are 51 excellent personal finance Android apps to try:

Budgeting and Money Management

These are the Android apps that help you better manage your money. They help you track your spending, keep tabs on your bank accounts and even set goals. Budgeting and money management apps help you stay on top of your finances — in real time.

1. Mint.com: The popular budgeting app, Mint, is available on Android. Keeps you connected to all your accounts. Cost: Free
2. Easy Envelope Budget Aid: The cool thing about this app is that you can sync up more than one phone so you can share your budget in your household. Cost: Free
3. mooLa Lite: Track your transactions and schedule recurring bills with this budgeting Android app. Cost: Free
4. Personal Budget Droid: Customize your budget, import and export transactions, and more. Cost: Free
5. Financisto: Keep up with multiple accounts, schedule transactions and keep track in any currency. Cost: Free
6. Budgetroid: Keep track of your budget, and your expenses in real time. Up to the minute account information as you track your expenses. Cost: Free
7. EasyMoney: This handy app provides you with an easy way to stay on top of your daily expenses. Cost: Free
8. Pageonce: You can track and pay bills, have more accounts, get notifications and more. Cost: Free (also a paid version available)
9. Daily Cash: A personal finance assistant that works in various currencies, and provides you with a number of ways to keep track of what is going on. Cost: Free ($3.99 for pro)
10. Loot: Cool Android app that helps you keep track of multiple accounts and budget with tags. Cost: Free
11. Hello Expense: Great data tracker for income and expense. Also keep track of other information. Cost: Free

Investing

If you are interested in investing, you can take advantage of Android apps that allow you to monitor your accounts and track your portfolio. Some apps even help you execute trades right from your mobile phone.

12. Retirement Planner: Use this app to plan the investments you need to retire when you want. Cost: Free
13. Stock Quote: Get real time information about stocks, and track your portfolio.
14. Kitco Precious Metals Prices: You keep you with precious metals with this handy app. Cost: Free
15. OANDA fxTrade for Android: Trade 54 currency pairs and four metal pairs with this Android app. Cost: Free
16. Yahoo! Finance: Stock market information, news and more for your investment portfolio. Cost: Free
17. Google Finance: Another great investing and stock market news app. Cost: Free
18. Puluwai: This is the app if you are interested in real estate. Great for finding local real estate as a residence or investment. Cost: Free
19. Market Millionaire Classic: A fun stock market simulation game. Great for practice. Cost: Free

Credit, Debt and Debt Reduction

Those who are trying to reduce their debt can make use of Android applications to help them set goals — and track progress. Get ideas for reducing debt and keep track of when you reach certain debt milestones.

20. Mortgage Calculator: Calculate your mortgage payment and add in another expenses to get a more accurate number. Cost: Free
21. Pay Off Debt: Financial blogger MoneyCrush has created this app to help you pay down your debt. Cost: $2.99
22. Debt Payoff Planner: Use this app to make a debt repayment plan. Take it to the next level. Cost: $0.99
23. How to Get Rid of Debt: Great app that helps you figure out the quickest way to get out of debt. Cost: $1.50
24. Key Ring: This is a great place to store your cards — including your rewards credit cards. Then you just have to have the cashier scan the barcode.
25. Credit Usage Plus Enabler: Keep track of your credit usage. Cost: $2.54
26. Experian’s My Credit Score: App keeps you up with your credit score. Cost: App is free, but you may need to pay a fee for the service
27. Credit.com credit cards: This app is designed to help you research credit cards and get the best card for you. Cost: Free
28. FiCal: A great calculator that can help you do a number of financial planning calculations, including those related to debt. Cost: Free

Business

Sometimes you have to conduct business with the help of your Android phone. This is especially true if you have a side gig, or a full-on home business. Technology is helping many people increase their income, and the following Android apps can help you stay on top of things.

29. PayPal Mobile for Android: A great way to invoice others and get paid. A great business finance app.
30. Cashbook: A great choice for business bookkeeping, with extensive tools. Cost: $4.99
31. Expense Manager: Use this to keep track of income and expenses, offering helpful information on cash flow. Cost: Free
32. SnapTax: This is a cool Android app that helps you do your taxes with your phone. Cost: Free for app, fee for filing
33. Square: Simple mobile payments on your Android. Take credit card payments no matter where you are. Cost: Free
34. Expensify: Sync your business expenses with Quickbooks. Easy and quick. Cost: Free
35. Shoeboxed: Organizes receipts for you. Keeps track of personal and business expenses. Cost: Monthly fee for service
36. Mileage: A great way to keep track of your mileage traveled for business. Also, keep track of fuel economy. Cost: Free

Banks and Credit Unions

Many financial institutions offer Android applications now. These applications are designed specifically to help you do your banking on the go. You can check balances, schedule transfers, pay bills and even, in some cases, make deposits, from your cell phone.

37. USAA Android App: Great app from USAA credit union. Cost: Free
38. Chase: If you bank with Chase, you can get access to an app. Cost: Free
39. Bank of America: Get an app for your BofA needs. Cost: Free
40. Mountain America Credit Union: Get this app if you bank at Mountain America. Cost: Free
41. Key Bank: This mobile web view allows you to look at your account. Cost: $0.99
42. Mobile Banking: This Android app allows you to access accounts at a variety of banks and credit unions. Cost: Free

Shopping and Coupons

For the frugal among us, there are Android applications that can help you save more of your hard earned cash. These apps will help you compare prices while you are shopping, or they will help you store coupons and find other promotions. Great resources for those who are into pinching their pennies and getting the most out of every dollar.

43. Best Deals: Find the best deals from around the Web, including deals on Twitter. Cost: Free
44. ShopSavvy: Scan the barcode and get comparisons from the Web and other in-town locations. Cost: Free
45. Gas Finder: Get the best price on gas. Cost: Free
46. LivingSocial: Helpful information on getting great deals. Cost: Free
47. Deal Leak: Daily deals on all sorts of things. Cost: Free
48. Groupon: Social deals and more with help from Groupon. Cost: Free
49. GeoQpons: One of the best apps for finding promos and deals. Cost: Free
50. Our Groceries: A great app that allows you to sync up your shopping lists. Cost: Free
51. Yowza: Great deals and more from this site. Cost: Free

Business School Blogs

1. BizDeans Talk: Different business school deans offer insight on different issues facing business and business education, as well as lessons learned from real-world examples.
2. Kellogg Insight: The professors at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern offer helpful information and research.
3. Conversation Starter: Various business gurus discuss business issues of the day, and invite debate and conversation on the latest business news. Run by Harvard Business School.
4. HBR Editors’ Blog: Another offering from Harvard, this provides insights from the editors of the prestigious Harvard Business Review.
5. Public Offering: The Columbia Business School Blog: A look at what is going on in the business world and the business education world from the viewpoint of professors at the Columbia Business School.
6. Words at Work: Harvard professor David Silverman expounds upon the importance of communication in business, drawing on real-world examples.
7. Yoko Ishikura’s Blog: Japanese business school professor provides insight into international and educational business issues. Available in English and in Japanese.
8. Santiago Iniguez: IE business professor provides insight into the international business scene. But you have to know Spanish to read most of his posts.

Strategy and Entrepreneurship

9. On Innovation: Clayton Christensen is a entrepreneur, as well as a Harvard professor. Jason Hwang and Michael Horn are also innovators contributing to this blog.
10. Top Shelf Reading Picks: Businesswoman Diane Danielson offers reviews of books and blogs for entrepreneurs. A great place to go if you want good insight and savvy innovation.
11. Edge Economy: Learn new business strategies for the new century from Umair Haque. His strategic advice has been helpful at the Havas Media Lab where he is director.
12. Rita McGrath’s Dynamic Strategies: Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath offers helpful suggestions for business strategy in a changing world.
13. Practically Radical: Entrepreneur Bill Taylor provides a look at the challenges of the current economy, as well as practical and creative business solutions.
14. I Quit – Now What?: Steve DeMaio offers an interesting look at what happens when you are brave enough to quit your job and strike out as an entrepreneur.
15. Free the Non-Profits: Non-profit innovation pioneer Dan Pallotta provides insight into the non-profit industry and how one can find solutions to stressing problems.

Management and Leadership

16. Management I.Q.: Management writers from BusinessWeek provide insight into management issues and styles.
17. Robert Salomon’s Blog: Management guru and associate professor at NYU, Robert Salomon, provides fresh insight into managing in today’s business climate.
18. Upstarts and Titans: CEO Anthony Tjan looks at the challenges of business in a recession, and provides helpful management solutions.
19. Bob Sutton: Leadership expert Bob Sutton provides insight into what makes a good leader.
20. The Change Master: Rosabeth Moss Kanter is considered one of the premier business leadership and management thinkers. Her blog provides insight in changing yourself — and your business — for success.
21. Ed Batista: Executive trainer and coach offers insight on leadership and management.
22. Professor Michael Roberto’s Blog: Bryant University professor Michael Roberto offers thoughts and hints on being a better leader and boss.
23. Managerial Economics: Learn more about the economics of managing and business from Luke Froeb and Brian McCann, the guys who actually wrote the book.

Economics and Finance

24. Organizations and Markets: A collection of knowledgeable economists share their thoughts on how organizations and businesses interact with financial and global markets.
25. Carpe Diem: University of Michigan professor Mark Perry provides insight into economics and finance, and how they work on the local and global levels.
26. Economist’s View: Mark Thoma, a professor at the University of Oregon, offers his thoughts on economics and the world of business and finance.
27. Grasping Reality with Both Hands: This is an entertaining and popular economics blog from professor Brad DeLong at U.C. Berkeley.
28. Divison of Labour: A number of economists and analysts contribute to this blog about global economics.
29. Financial Literacy and Ignorance: Dartmouth professor Annamaria Lusardi works to educate people about finance and how it applies. A great primer for those looking to get a solid foundation in how finances work.
30. ProfessorVC: Learn about venture capitalism, finance and busines from “start-up CFO guy” Steve Bennet.
31. Investing Insights: Get a little more knowledge about investing and finances for business.

Marketing

32. Dr. Neil Hair: Marketing professor Neil Hair teaches about marketing strategies in today’s high-tech world.
33. The Responsible Marketing Blog: This blog is written by CEO Patrick Byers. It focuses on responsible marketing practices and provides marketing education.
34. Marketing KnowHow: Harvard professor John Quelch provides practical tips and information on better, more effective marketing.
35. Marketing Practice: A blog written from an Indian perspective. An interesting look at marketing on a global scale.
36. eStrategy Internet Marketing Blog: David Erickson, a director of e-Strategy, provides insight on different Internet marketing strategies that can be employed for a more succesful business.
37. Social Media Marketing: Marketing professional Tom Chapman provides insight into how you can leverage social media into a marketing campaign.
38. MarketingProfs Daily Fix: Knowledgeable marketing professionals share insight into challenges and solutions in today’s marketing environment.

Green Business

39. Leading Green: Information on what you can do to be a leader in green business practices.
40. Green Business Blogs: Sustainable business experts from around the corporate world offer news and business hints on greener practices on GreenBiz.com.
41. Green Advantage: Andrew Winston is a green adviser that helps businesses all over the world improve their sustainability. His blog provides insight into current practices.
42. Green Inc.: The New York Times provides a look at what’s happening right now in green business, and how to incorporate sustainable practices into your company.
43. Sustainable Business Design: Learn how to build a green business from the foundation on up.

Women in Business

44. Lip-Sticking: This blog is written by a variety of woman business professionals. It also has a specific leaning toward marketing to women.
45. Women on Business: Focuses on business from the female perspective.
46. Woman at Work: Business professional Aliza Sherman blogs about the challenges faced by women who work — and how to overcome them.
47. Women’s Leadership: A leadership blog aimed at businesswomen from Babson. Especially addresses the challenges women face as leaders.
48. Seriously Social: A look at using social media as a businesswoman. Businesswoman Lena West focuses on business news and best social media practices.
49. After55: At the top of our game: This blog is aimed at women over the age of 55. Bonnie Price offers helpful insight into remaining sharp in the business world.
50. Flokka.com: This is actually a collection of blogs by different female business professionals. A great resource for those looking to connect with other women in business.

General Finance News

These social media Web sites offer news on a variety of subjects, allowing you to rank stories and share with your social network. You get a pretty good idea of the day’s headlines.

1. Tip’d Finance News is one of the premier social media Web sites for finances. Categories cover a number of investment sectors, as well as business, personal finance and real estate. One of the best places to see what is going on around the Web in the world of money and finance.
2. PF Buzz provides a look at finances, with a personal finance twist. Vote on articles you think are well-written, and get a feel for what is setting the financial world abuzz.
3. Reddit, FinancialPlanning offers a specific Reddit category just for financial planning issues. The subscriber list is growing, and the submissions to this particular Reddit provide helpful insights and some great articles from around the financial blogosphere.
4. Mixx tag “finance” allows you to keep up to date on current topics of discussion in the business and finance world.
5. Twinancial brings personal finance tweets from around the world right to you. Want to get ideas, connect with other financial professionals and just stay in the loop? Tinancial can probably help.
6. Wisebread offers great content on finance and news from a variety of contributors. Additionally, the site has a forum where you can interact with other members, as well as daily deals.

Investing

The idea of social investing has really picked up. You can involve yourself in a number of communities that allow you to take advantage of collective knowledge in order to make stock market decisions.

7. FeedTheBull provides news, videos, Q&A and a community of users interested in stock market news, as well as other financial news. Use the bullish vote button (fun to do), and join often-lively discussions about the stock market issues of the day.
8. Value Investing News gives its members a little twist. Not only do you enjoy the benefits of community for your investment news, but you also get a share of the AdSense revenue from the Web site. You can bid stories higher and lower, and you can provide reviews of new stories. Use the Zacks.com screener on the site to help you find true value stocks.
9. Stockpickr puts the magic of collective ideas to work for investors. Offered through TheStreet.com, Stockpickr is developed by folks who know what they are doing. Follow professional and spotlight portfolios, and create your own portfolio based on what works. Read news, and get helpful hints on how to become a better investor.
10. SocialPicks is another social investing Web site that provides the opportunity for you to learn from your investing peers. You can follow what others say about their favorite tickers, as well as keep track of what is being said on Twitter.
11. Wikinvest provides the Wikipedia version of the stock market. Detailed information on prominent companies is included, along with bearish and bullish arguments from Wikinvest members. See detailed stock charts, and read the latest on a number of investment sectors.
12. Covestor provides you with the chance to follow professional investors. Build your credibility, and people may even begin to follow your stock trades! Portfolios that perform well are ranked, and you can even create an account that will mimic the moves of your favorite investment professionals.
13. StockTwits harnesses the power of Twitter to help you find stock tips and the latest news about investment related issues.
14. Kapitall may still be in beta, but it has the potential to be a very interesting social media site for investors. Kapitall acts like a stock trading game. It also helps you meet like-minded investors. Search your favorite stocks, and read the latest investment and finance news.

Budget and Money Management

You can use social media Web sites to manage your finances — and to connect with others. Here are some sites that take budgeting to the next level, by helping you find others with similar goals and situations.

15. Wesabe connects you with others who can share advice and information on managing finances. You can even share your own knowledge with others, building your own profile.
16. moneyStrands helps you manage your money easily, providing mobile versions of its services, as well as community. You can save money, share your knowledge with others and keep track of your entire financial life.
17. We, the Savers was set up by ING Direct to connect savers across the country. Sign the declaration and use calculators, tools and freebies available on the site.
18. Google Tip Jar provides a number of money saving tips that can help you better manage your money. You can become involved as a financial professional by joining and adding your tips to the jar.

Promoting Your Financial Services

19. LinkedIn has a Social Media and Web 2.0 in Banking and Financial Services group that offers great insight into how you can use social media and Web 2.0 to increase your business. Learn how to use social media tools as a financial professional.
20. Voyant offers money management software to consumers, as well as financial professionals. Indeed, Voyant has a set-up that allows you to market your services and provide value-added products for your clients. Connect with users of the Voyant@Home software easily, simply by being a part of the network.
21. ActiveRain focuses on real estate professionals. You can sign up, and then post to your own blog. Share information about your real estate market, and network with other real estate professionals.
22. IFA Life provides a place for Financial Planners, Wealth Managers and Indpendent Financial Advisers to meet each other and get helpful hints and support. Forums, news and resources, as well as events, can be found on this social networking site.
23. Sexy Insurance really isn’t as risqué as it sounds. It is the social networking site for insurance industry professionals. Share photos and videos, connect with others in the insurance industry, and join different groups.

It is also worth noting that you can find interesting finance articles and advice on the following social media sites:

24. StumbleUpon offers the chance for you to designate a “thumbs up” for sites you like. This puts them into the pool, and allows people to “stumble” onto them randomly. You can choose interests, so that your stumbles lead you most often to Web sites with a financial focus.
25. Kirtsy is aimed mostly at women. However, there are often financial articles on the Web site, in a variety of categories (not just the world, business and politics designation), that can give you a good feel for what women are interested in when it comes to finances.