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Optum Bank Prioritizes Customer Security, Discontinues Support for Third-Party Financial Data Aggregators
Security

Optum Bank Prioritizes Customer Security, Discontinues Support for Third-Party Financial Data Aggregators

Optum Bank's recent decision to prioritize customer security by discontinuing support for third-party financial data aggregators.

Jun 24, 2024
Budgeting app that doesn't require link to bank account
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Budgeting app that doesn't require link to bank account

Skwad is a budgeting app that prioritizes data privacy and security that does not require the use of third-party services like Plaid.

Jun 22, 2024
Creating Skwad transactions using iOS Shortcuts
User Story

Creating Skwad transactions using iOS Shortcuts

How Peter from Canada uses iOS shortcuts to automatically create Skwad transactions on every tap.

Jun 19, 2024
How to Budget Without Sharing Your Bank Password
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How to Budget Without Sharing Your Bank Password

Exploring the risks involved in sharing login credentials and an alternative solution for effective budgeting without compromising financial privacy.

Jun 16, 2024
Effortless Balance Tracking with Skwad - No Bank Linking Required
How To

Effortless Balance Tracking with Skwad - No Bank Linking Required

Discover a new way to track your bank balances with Skwad without exposing your bank password.

Jun 2, 2024
Is It Safe To Connect Your Bank Account To Budgeting Apps? Are Budgeting Apps Safe To Use?
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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.

May 25, 2024
Canadian budgeting apps that don't require Plaid
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Canadian budgeting apps that don't require Plaid

Budgeting apps in Canada face issues with unreliable data aggregators and bank integrations.

May 25, 2024
Expense Tracking with Skwad's Receipt Scanner
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Expense Tracking with Skwad's Receipt Scanner

Skwad's receipt scanner app offers advanced features for detailed expense tracking.

May 16, 2024
Fixing Bank Connectivity Issues With Skwad
Explainer

Fixing Bank Connectivity Issues With Skwad

Skwad offers a smarter way to manage your finances by eliminating the constant connectivity issues that come with traditional budgeting tools.

Apr 30, 2024
Take Control of Your Debt with Skwad's Loan Tracker
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Take Control of Your Debt with Skwad's Loan Tracker

Track loan balances, monitor payoff progress, and stay on top of every debt payment with Skwad's automated loan tracker.

Apr 25, 2024
How Skwad Scan Inboxes Automate Your Financial Life
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How Skwad Scan Inboxes Automate Your Financial Life

Skwad 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 Skwad
How To

How to automatically forward transactions from Gmail to Skwad

Setting up forwarding rules from Gmail to track and categorize your transactions automatically within Skwad.

Apr 20, 2024