It’s said that “money talks”; but how many people speak its language? According to the World Economic Forum, half of U.S. adults are financially illiterate—lacking the knowledge and skills to make sound financial decisions. And fewer than 30 percent of…
Tag: FinTech
Expanded Senior Services from BridgingApps, Thanks to Next50
“It’s expensive to age in this country. That’s why we seek partners like BridgingApps who will change the status quo and help create a world that values aging.” –Peter Kaldes, President & CEO of Next50 “Easter Seals Greater Houston is…
Program Update from Ale Gonzalez
Fintech, short for “financial technology,” comprises everything from international cryptocurrency to the Venmo app on your phone. Most people use some form of fintech regularly; still, security and digital literacy often raise concerns. Fintech literacy is among the training services…
How to Navigate Changes in Digital-Tools Payment Systems
There’s no frustration like a sudden price hike in something you’ve long taken for granted—be it a utility bill or a favorite app. Notes Cristen Reat, Co-Founder and Program Director of BridgingApps: “I try not to pay for things, but…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | PayPal – Send, Shop, Manage
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: PayPal – Send, Shop, Manage is a multipurpose fintech app that can act as a debit card, credit card, or mobile banking app. The app works great on the…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Buddy: Budget & Save Money
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Buddy: Budget & Save Money is a budgeting app that helps manage household finances. The app is a great medium for those who are new to budgeting as well to…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Money Manager Expense & Budget
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Money Manager Expense & Budget is a budgeting app that helps you keep track of all expenses for proper financial management. The app functions well in Spanish and is easy…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Bank of America Mobile Banking
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Bank of America Mobile Banking is a convenient and secure fintech app that allows you to monitor and manage your accounts with Bank of America. The app is divided…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Albert: Banking on you
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Albert: Banking on you is a fintech app which can automatically build savings, offers access to human advisors, build and track budgets, and offers banking options. This app can…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Providers: benefits and debit
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Providers: benefits and debit is a fintech app to access information and resources for public assistance programs. Some of the services include tracking Paychecks, food stamps, unemployment, and disability.…