I’m incredibly lucky to have my parents. I never had to read a map, because they are really good at directions so I could always call them to ask how to get to places. My mom keeps track of ALL THE PLANS when we travel. My dad knows way too much about stocks and investments for someone who doesn’t work in business. However, I’m pretending to be a grown-up (not “adult,” because it sounds scary) now, so I’m trying to learn these skills. But I’ve realized that my parents make it look way easier than it actually is.

But it’s ok, because I discovered that, there’s an app for that. (Actually, there are several… And they are hyperlinked below to help you find them!) With the help of these apps, I’ve found that I can pretend to be half as competent as my parents. (Unless my phone breaks, then I’ve got nothing, because then I can’t even call them!)

1) Mint keeps track of all my money things. I have it synced with my bank accounts, investment accounts, and credit cards. I can set budgets and keep track of my income. Plus, it sends me a weekly financial summary as well as articles relevant to my financial situation!

2) 1Password lets me make up the craziest passwords, and remember them. *GASP* All of my accounts got about 10,000x safer when I downloaded this app because I didn’t have to use passwords like my birthday, since I knew it was probably the only thing I would remember.

3) *Insert your bank name or credit card company here* and get their app. You can deposit checks, look at your balance, find the nearest ATM, receive credit limit and fraud alerts, and probably so many other things I don’t even know about.

4) Tripit plays Mom’s role whenever I’m traveling without her and keeps track of all of my travel plans. I can save all plane, train, hotel, restaurant, etc. reservations under one trip and then all I have to do to find them is open the app! No more searching through emails to find the flight confirmation number 1 minute before you have to check in for your Southwest flight!

5) Yelp finds all of the delicious places I want to eat, and I can set ideal price ranges so that I don’t upset my Mint app’s budgets. Plus, it’s great if you’re moving to a new city and need to know the closest and best places around, from markets to salons!

6) Google Maps does its best to keep me from getting lost when I’m trying to find the places my Yelp app recommended; although my spatial reasoning still leaves something to be desired. It’s particularly helpful when navigating public transport in new cities! Also, it can do traffic updates for you for those who like to drive.

7) LinkedIn accounts should be acquired as we consider entering “the real world” and if you have the app, you can receive notifications on your phone, so you’re always networking!

8) Evernote is a helpful note-taking app because it syncs with all of your devices. This way you don’t have to worry about finally making it to Target, only to realize you forgot your list at home.

9) Dropbox has saved me countless times since I downloaded it last summer. There’s no worse feeling than walking into your class and realizing you forgot to print out your paper. Luckily with Dropbox, I just had to run up to the computer lab, open my Dropbox, and print it there! Also, if you have the app on your phone, it can put pictures from your camera roll into your Dropbox, so you don’t have to plug it in to sync your pictures!

10) Zooborns (iOS, Android) is crucial, because who doesn’t like cute baby animals? (And we don’t wanna grow up too quickly…)

Are there any apps that I’ve left out that have helped you fake-it-til-you-make-it-to-adulthood? Put them in the comments!