Fi

Inspiration

User problem: building and maintaining saving habits ⇒ mastering delayed gratification

What it does

Rationale: Fi automatically saves x% of income each day based on user-specified goals Differentiation: social, points-based system creates incentive through competitive spirit at 0 cost to Fi

How I built it

Backend: Express.JS, Mongoose, and MongoDB

• login + signup features
• store user data, e.g. friends list, financial information, account information Frontend: React-Native
• leverage database to construct graphical models, e.g. charts, leaderboard

What's next for Fi

Future features:

• User sets savings goal of x% ⇒ x points/day
• Add points based on savings streak
• Leaderboard with friends to foster competitive spirit
• Level system
• Customization options, e.g. user avatars, purchase virtual items with points
• Optional: automatically deposit into savings account at the end of each month

Built With

• express.js
• mongodb
• mongoose
• react-native