Several money apps allow us to round credit or debit card purchases up to the nearest dollar. Depending on the app, the round-up sum (anywhere between 1 cent and 99 cents) goes towards an investment portfolio or towards debt reduction. But does automation of such processes always help? In this article, I suggest the possibility that it could hinder.

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How Money Apps Might Increase Debts And Reduce Savings