The Skwad Blog

Nov 28, 2025
Introducing Skwad Rules and AutomationsCreate custom rules to automatically categorize, rename, and tag transactions. Put your financial management on autopilot with our new automation engine.
Nov 1, 2025
Understanding Your Money with Skwad Cashflow ReportsTrack net income, visualize money flow, and monitor your savings rate. New cashflow reports give you complete visibility into your financial health.
Oct 30, 2025
Skwad Widgets for iPhone and Mac: Your Finances at a GlanceCheck your budget status, account balances, and recent transactions without opening the app. Introducing home screen and desktop widgets for Skwad.
Sep 16, 2025
Connect Your Bank Accounts Seamlessly with Plaid IntegrationConnect 12,000+ financial institutions to Skwad with our new Plaid integration for effortless financial tracking.
Aug 14, 2025
Introducing Skwad Budgeting V2: Flexible Envelope BudgetingA complete reimagining of budgeting with rollover categories, flexible allocations, and powerful planning tools. Master zero-based budgeting or create your own approach.
Apr 5, 2025
How to Convert Bank Statement to Excel: The Fast, Accurate & Secure WayAccurately extract and convert bank and credit card statements to Excel with Skwad's bank statement import feature.
Sep 25, 2024
Connect 11,000+ financial institutions to SkwadSkwad offers optional bank linking to 11,000+ financial institutions via trusted partners.
Aug 15, 2024
Open Banking Budgeting: Bridging the GapOpen banking offers a secure and efficient way to manage your finances, but it's not available globally. Skwad leverages email alerts to provide users with a comprehensive view of their financial data without compromising security.
Aug 15, 2024
Skwad's Receipt Scanner: A Comprehensive Guide to Expense TrackingSkwad's receipt scanner app offers advanced features for detailed expense tracking, robust security measures, and support for multiple languages and currencies. It provides valuable insights into spending patterns, making it ideal for people seeking financial control.
Aug 2, 2024
How to automatically forward transactions from Proton Mail to SkwadSetting up forwarding rules from Proton Mail to track and categorize your transactions automatically within Skwad.
Aug 2, 2024
How to automatically forward transactions from iCloud Mail to SkwadSetting up forwarding rules from iCloud Mail to track and categorize your transactions automatically within Skwad.
Jul 26, 2024
Budgeting with SkwadAutomate transaction categorization, create real-time budgets, and seamlessly adjust your allocations. Protect your financial privacy while budgeting effortlessly.
Jul 5, 2024
Why Skwad is the Best Budgeting App for CanadiansDiscover why Skwad is the best budgeting app for Canadians. With secure transaction tracking, reliable bank compatibility, and advanced features, Skwad helps you take control of your finances without compromising privacy. Say goodbye to sync issues and experience effortless budgeting tailored to the Canadian market.
Jun 26, 2024
The Reason Why Your Ally Bank Plaid Connection Is Not WorkingAlly may stop supporting Plaid and other data aggregators to enhance customer security.
Jun 24, 2024
Optum Bank Prioritizes Customer Security, Discontinues Support for Third-Party Financial Data AggregatorsOptum Bank's recent decision to prioritize customer security by discontinuing support for third-party financial data aggregators underscores the growing importance of data privacy and security in the digital age.
Jun 22, 2024
Budgeting app that doesn't require link to bank accountSkwad is a budgeting app that prioritizes data privacy and security that does not require the use of third-party services like Plaid. With a focus on enhanced privacy, user control, and real-time updates through email notifications, Skwad provides a secure and customizable approach to personal finance management.
Jun 19, 2024
Creating Skwad transactions using iOS ShortcutsHow Peter from Canada uses iOS shortcuts to automatically create Skwad transactions on every tap.
Jun 16, 2024
How to Budget Without Sharing Your Bank PasswordExploring the risks involved in sharing login credentials and an alternative solution for effective budgeting without compromising financial privacy.
Jun 2, 2024
Effortless Balance Tracking with Skwad - No Bank Linking RequiredDiscover a new way to track your bank balances with Skwad without exposing your bank password.
May 25, 2024
Is It Safe To Connect Your Bank Account To Budgeting Apps? Are Budgeting Apps Safe To Use?Sharing your bank username and password with budgeting apps can violate your bank's terms of service and pose security risks. Consider using alternative budgeting apps that do not link to your bank account directly.
May 25, 2024
Canadian budgeting apps that don't require PlaidBudgeting apps in Canada face issues with unreliable data aggregators and bank integrations, leading to service disruptions. Skwad bypasses these problems by using bank alerts to securely monitor and categorize transactions without direct bank integration, providing Canadians with a reliable and secure personal finance management solution.
May 16, 2024
Expense Tracking with Skwad's Receipt ScannerSkwad's receipt scanner app offers advanced features for detailed expense tracking, robust security measures, and support for multiple languages and currencies. It provides valuable insights into spending patterns, making it ideal for people seeking financial control.
Apr 30, 2024
Fixing Bank Connectivity Issues With SkwadSkwad offers a smarter way to manage your finances by eliminating the constant connectivity issues that come with traditional budgeting tools. Say goodbye to resyncing accounts and entering login credentials repeatedly. Skwad's passwordless approach ensures all your accounts are tracked in one place, securely and accurately.
Apr 25, 2024
Take Control of Your Debt with Skwad's Loan TrackerAutomatically keep tabs on your debt with Skwad
Apr 20, 2024
How Skwad Scan Inboxes Automate Your Financial LifeSkwad automatically syncs and categorizes your spend and deposit transactions using Skwad Scan email addresses.
Apr 20, 2024
How to automatically forward transactions from Gmail to SkwadSetting up forwarding rules from Gmail to track and categorize your transactions automatically within Skwad.
Apr 12, 2024
Track Apple Card Purchases with SkwadManage your Apple Card purchases automatically with Skwad.
Apr 2, 2024
Protecting Your Financial Privacy: Automating Transactions Import Without Linking Your BankDiscover a new way to manage your finances with Skwad's innovative approach to budgeting without exposing your bank password.
Apr 2, 2024
Skwad's Spend Tracking In Google SheetsBudgeting without bank linking, track spending in Google Sheets with Skwad.
Mar 24, 2024
Importing Old Transactions to Skwad AppTransfer your old transactions to skwad to better understand your expenses
Mar 18, 2024
Export Your Mint Transactions to SkwadTransfer your mint transactions to skwad to better understand your expenses