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CakeClub Officially Launches Cash-Flow Focused Finance App
A new app built to help consumers manage their money in a realistic way has officially launched.
About the CakeClub App:
This week, the FinTech CakeClub announced the launch of its personal finance app. According to the company, this tool is meant to help individuals manage their cash flow and change the way they think about budgeting. In particular, the platform is designed for Gen Z, Millennials, and even Gen Xers.
As CakeClub explains, its platform puts an emphasis on cashflow management as well as habit-building and awareness rather than rigid rules. For example, the app allows users to find available funds in their lifestyle while also identifying potential cuts that don’t align with priorities. To do this, the app includes a number of standard features, including account aggregation, spending insights, and charts tracking available cash. However, some unique features include highlighting credit card rewards to increase cashback and the ability to create a “roadmap to financial freedom.”
Currently, the CakeClub app requires Premium Access. Weekly plans start at $3.99, while an annual account can be purchased for $79.99. New users can also claim a one-month free trial, which will renew at $9.99 per month after the trial is over.
The CakeClub app appears to be exclusive to the iOS App Store at this time.
What They’re Saying:
Announcing the app, CakeClub executive chair (and author of Master Your Cash Flow) Al Zdenek said, “Our focus is clarity. When people can clearly see how money moves through their lives, they feel less overwhelmed and better prepared to make decisions on their own terms.”
My Thoughts:
As I tend to do when coming across these press releases, I went ahead and downloaded the CakeClub app while writing this. Interestingly, the App Store shows a review from a year ago… so I’m guessing that was a “soft launch” public beta and the app is now ready to roll out widely.
Anyway, I was on board with the intro slide that notes the app encourages you to set realistic budget goals while rewarding yourself along the way. I was also intrigued by the following slide about how it can help you maximize cashback by showing you the best credit card to use for each purchase. Alas, I then ran into the paywall and couldn’t explore much further.
I actually would like to take a closer look at CakeClub since I do think they present an interesting angle and would love to see if they are able to execute on that. So, perhaps I’ll eventually take advantage of the one-month free trial — but, for now, my bite into CakeClub will have to wait.
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