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Tips, product updates, and stories from the Finease team.

Product Story

How I tracked ₦2.4M in spending by just forwarding emails

May 8, 2026·5 min read

I spent three years building elaborate spreadsheets to track my money. Then I forwarded one GTBank alert to Finease and never touched a spreadsheet again. Here's what changed.

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Macdonald O.
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Finance Tips

7 subscription services draining your account every month

Most people are paying for at least two services they forgot they signed up for. Here's how to find and cut them.

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Tomi A. · 4 min read
Behind the Scenes

Why Finease is built on email — not Open Banking

Open Banking sounds modern, but it requires trusting third parties with bank passwords. Email forwarding is simpler, safer, and works with every bank on earth.

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David K. · 6 min read
Getting Started

Your first 30 days with Finease: what to expect

Week one feels like magic. Week four feels like having a financial advisor in your pocket. Here's a realistic walkthrough.

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Amaka B. · 7 min read
Product

How Finease AI answers questions about your money

When you ask 'Can I afford a vacation?', Finease doesn't guess. It runs the numbers against your actual transaction history and gives you a real answer.

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Macdonald O. · 5 min read
Finance Tips

Food vs. eating out: why the distinction matters for your budget

Finease splits your spending into 14 categories. Here's why granular categorization changes how you see your money.

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Tomi A. · 3 min read