Company
Date Published
Author
Marc Andrusko
Word count
373
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Microsoft has announced `Money in Excel`, a new feature that integrates with Plaid to provide users with secure access to their financial accounts, syncing balances and transactions over time, and offering greater insights into their financial health. The integration allows users to connect their accounts via Plaid Link, providing an up-to-date and holistic view of their finances. With the feature, users can also import transaction data, create personalized charts and graphs, and customize templates relevant to their needs, such as recurring expenses and net worth calculations. The goal of Money in Excel is to make money easier for everyone, aligning with Plaid's mission to simplify financial services. The new feature will become available in the U.S. in the coming months.