Top 30 Finance Ideas in October

From Hand Print-Scanning ATMs to Streamlined Home Equity Services

Throughout this compilation of October 2016 finance ideas, it's shown that an increasing number of companies are looking to simplify services. In doing so, goals of improving customer service are made easier, levels of interaction go up and payments are more likely to be made in a timely manner.

With Facebook Messenger's 'Chat Assist' feature, users can have reminders sent to them so that they don't forget to pay back a friend or family member. It works by picking out words that have been sent previously, then the feature emboldens them so that they're made more noticeable and even schedules a later time to remind the user to have the money sent.

On the other hand, 'CollegeBacker' helps generous parents fund their child's education by planning contributions to their 529 accounts. Other examples taking similar steps can be found in this grouping of October 2016 finance ideas as well, most of which aim to make daunting money matters a little less painful.

SCORE
5.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 78%
Activity 77%
Freshness 8%
Sales Lead-Saving Services
CATEGORY
Tech
Sales Lead-Saving Services
Benefit-Reporting Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Benefit-Reporting Apps
Supportive B2B Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Supportive B2B Apps
Finance-Tracking Sculptures
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Finance-Tracking Sculptures
Customer-Friendly Payment App
CATEGORY
Tech
Customer-Friendly Payment App
Localized Deal-Finding Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Localized Deal-Finding Apps
Smartphone Payment Rideshare Promos
CATEGORY
Tech
Smartphone Payment Rideshare Promos
Comparative Insurance Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Comparative Insurance Apps
Economy-Disrupting App Concepts
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Economy-Disrupting App Concepts
College Savings Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
College Savings Apps
Anime-Inspired Insurance Ads
CATEGORY
Autos
Anime-Inspired Insurance Ads
Home Equity Financial Services
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Home Equity Financial Services
Scholarship-Funding Dance Classes
CATEGORY
Social Good
Scholarship-Funding Dance Classes
Messenger-Based Payment Reminders
CATEGORY
Social Media
Messenger-Based Payment Reminders
Wireless SIM Card Organizers
CATEGORY
Tech
Wireless SIM Card Organizers
Streamlined Money Transfer Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Streamlined Money Transfer Apps
Supportive Telecom Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Supportive Telecom Apps
Transformative Car-Dealing Apps
CATEGORY
Autos
Transformative Car-Dealing Apps
Habit Formation Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Habit Formation Apps
Novice-Friendly Investing Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Novice-Friendly Investing Apps
Cost-Comparing Healthcare Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Cost-Comparing Healthcare Apps
Anti-Counterfeit Banknotes
CATEGORY
World
Anti-Counterfeit Banknotes
Palm-Scanning ATMs
CATEGORY
Tech
Palm-Scanning ATMs
Instant Salary Payment Apps
CATEGORY
Business
Instant Salary Payment Apps
Bot-Powered Insurance Plans
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Bot-Powered Insurance Plans
Deal-Finding Finance Apps
CATEGORY
Tech
Deal-Finding Finance Apps
Pachydermic Piggy Banks
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Pachydermic Piggy Banks
Turf-Topped Office Buildings
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Turf-Topped Office Buildings
Tactile Payment Devices
CATEGORY
Tech
Tactile Payment Devices
Elegant Luxury Safes
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Elegant Luxury Safes

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