We're Here to Take the ‘Ew' out of “Review Your Finances”
Money is stressful. Especially when you're a student. We built Frugalish to give you one less thing to worry about.
The People Behind the App
Gaby Betancourt
Boston, US
“As a recent college graduate, I lived the struggle of budgeting through school. I remember opening my bank app, seeing a single-digit balance, and thinking, ‘how did this even happen?’
I helped build Frugalish because students need a solution that is catered to the volatile and irregular reality of campus life. I wanted to create the tool I wish I had: something that gives you clarity and keeps you safely on top of your money without the stress.“
Altion Musaj
Vlorë, AL
“During my time at university, I realized that most financial tools were boring, clunky, and clearly not built for our generation. I was tired of apps that felt like a history lesson instead of a helpful guide for my future spending.
I joined the team to make sure Frugalish looks, feels, and speaks like a brand that actually understands us. My mission is to ensure that managing your money is fast, effortless, and never feels like extra homework.“
Monica Chitnis
New York, US
“I studied economics and math in college and then got a job in investment banking at JP Morgan, so numbers have always kinda been my thing. All my friends in college, though, were liberal arts majors who hated numbers and had no clue about money or finance. So I was always the one they counted on to dumb down budgeting into something they could easily understand and follow.
I used to do it with spreadsheets, and now Frugalish does it through a simple app, prioritizing the unpredictability of your financial life as a student, ease of use, and your peace of mind.”
John Foster
London, UK
“After three decades leading strategy for global businesses, I have learned one key lesson: complexity is the enemy of progress. I have spent my life building financial models to manage risks and assess big ideas, but I always believed those tools should be more accessible.
At Frugalish, we take that philosophy of ‘Simple, yet capable’ and put it into your pocket. We have done the heavy lifting to ensure that the user experience is effortless. This means you get the value of a professional financial model without ever having to look at a spreadsheet.”
We Got Tired of Guessing
(Because "I think I’m good" Is Not a Strategy)
Your bank balance does not tell you what you can actually spend. It just sits there while you do mental math about rent, bills, and whether you can afford to go out.
We are a team of finance strategists and Gen Z builders who got tired of doing mental math every time we wanted to buy something. So we built Frugalish to do the hard work: looking at your paychecks, bills, and goals to show you what is actually Cleared to Spend. No more guessing, no more overdrafts, and no more robbing future you.