The Skwad Blog
Optum Bank Drops Third-Party Data Aggregators: What to Do
Optum Bank discontinued support for third-party financial data aggregators. Here's what it means for your budgeting app and how to keep tracking spending.
Jun 24, 2024
Best Budgeting App That Doesn't Require Plaid or Bank Login
Skwad tracks your spending without Plaid or third-party bank linking. Privacy-first budgeting that works even when bank aggregators don't.
Jun 22, 2024
Add Transactions Instantly with iOS Shortcuts
Log a Skwad transaction with one tap using iOS Shortcuts, no app open required. See how Peter automates expense tracking from his home screen.
Jun 19, 2024
How to Budget Without Sharing Your Bank Password
Linking your bank means handing over your login. See how to budget and track every transaction safely, without sharing your bank password.
Jun 16, 2024
Track Your Bank Balance Without Linking Your Bank
Keep an eye on every account balance in Skwad without connecting your bank or sharing a password. Effortless balance tracking, fully private.
Jun 2, 2024
Is It Safe to Connect Your Bank to Budgeting Apps? (2026)
The real security risks of linking your bank to budgeting apps and a private alternative that never asks for your bank password. Here's what to know.
May 25, 2024
Best Canadian Budgeting Apps That Don't Need Plaid
Canadian budgeting apps break when bank data aggregators fail. Here's why and how to track every account reliably without Plaid or bank logins.
May 25, 2024
Expense Tracking App with a Built-In Receipt Scanner
Track expenses down to the line item with Skwad's receipt scanner. Capture receipts, auto-categorize spending, and keep every expense organized.
May 16, 2024
Fix Constant Bank Connection Issues in Budgeting Apps
Tired of budgeting apps that keep losing your bank connection? Learn why aggregator links break, and how Skwad tracks spending without them.
Apr 30, 2024
Loan & Debt Payoff Tracker: Never Miss a Payment
Track loan balances, monitor payoff progress, and never miss a debt payment with Skwad's automated loan tracker.
Apr 25, 2024
Automate Transaction Tracking with Skwad Scan Emails
Skwad Scan email addresses automatically sync and categorize your spending and deposits. Hands-off transaction tracking with no bank linking.
Apr 20, 2024
How to Forward Bank Transaction Emails from Gmail to Skwad
Set up a Gmail forwarding rule so your bank alert emails flow straight into Skwad, automatically tracked and categorized. A step-by-step guide.
Apr 20, 2024