In a tight economy, people are constantly looking for ways to save money, spend smarter, and earn a few extra dollars on the side. One of my friends, Eric Johnson, a technical trainer and supervisor in Des Moines, Iowa, uses several smartphone apps to make extra money by buying and selling merchandise online.

Eric is a savvy shopper, and he uses several smartphone apps to keep up with the latest deals (and sell merchandise to other people). Just like eBay used to be a popular way for people to make money by buying and selling merchandise, these smartphone apps are offering more efficient ways for people to find what they need – and for other people to earn a profit in the process.

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There are so many new smartphone apps emerging each month, offering new ways to save money and spend smarter, that it’s often surprising to hear about an “obvious” app like the Amazon app. But just by using this simple app from one of the biggest online retailers, you can save money and shop smarter on your next big-ticket purchase.

We spoke with a friend, Todd Fox, who is an aerospace engineer in Houston, Texas, about how he uses the Amazon app to make his life easier whenever he’s in a store.

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