PFM downturn continues as Status Money closes down

  • Personal finance app Status Money is closing its doors on November 10.
  • Founded in 2016 by former Citi and Goldman Sachs bankers Majd Maksad and Korash Hernandez.
  • Status Money offers social personal finance management, allowing users to compare their finances anonymously.
  • Over time, the app introduced various services, including cash rewards, financial advisory, and a cashback credit card.
  • Status Money is transitioning member accounts to Quicken’s Simplifi budgeting tool.
  • The app’s rewards program is terminated immediately.
  • Customers can access Simplifi, which offers custom spending plans and saving goals.
  • The exact reason for Status Money’s closure is not disclosed.
  • This shutdown follows a trend in the personal finance management sector, with Mint also announcing its closure.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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