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Tracking recurring payments

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Tracking recurring payments

Recurring payments like subscriptions, memberships, and regular bills can add up quickly. Finthy helps you identify and track these regular expenses.


What are recurring payments?

Recurring payments are charges that repeat on a regular schedule:

  • Monthly subscriptions: Netflix, Spotify, gym memberships

  • Utility bills: Electricity, water, internet, phone

  • Insurance premiums: Health, car, home insurance

  • Loan payments: Mortgages, car loans, personal loans

  • Membership fees: Clubs, services, software


Finding recurring payments in Finthy

  1. Go to your Transactions page

  2. Look for transactions from the same merchant appearing regularly

  3. Use the search to filter by merchant name

  4. Review monthly spending by category


Managing subscriptions effectively

Tips for controlling recurring costs:

  • Audit regularly: Review subscriptions monthly to catch unused services

  • Cancel unused services: Remove subscriptions you no longer use

  • Downgrade when possible: Switch to cheaper plans if you do not need premium features

  • Negotiate bills: Contact providers to ask for better rates


Using budgets for recurring payments

Create budgets for predictable expenses:

  1. Create a budget for Bills and Utilities category

  2. Set the limit to your expected monthly recurring total

  3. Track against the budget throughout the month

  4. Adjust as your recurring payments change


Spotting unexpected charges

Watch for:

  • Price increases on existing subscriptions

  • Free trials converting to paid subscriptions

  • Duplicate charges from the same service

  • Services you forgot you signed up for

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