Myfinancial Controller: A First Usability Review

Authors

  • Nurul Syahina Mohamed Department of Computer Science, KICT, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Akeem Olowolayemo Department of Computer Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Fatimoh Damola Saliu-Olaojo Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Science, First Technical University, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  • Ibrahim Muhammad Muhammad Computer Engineering Department, School of Science and engineering, Alhikma Polytechnic Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/ijpcc.v11i2.559

Keywords:

Personal Finance, Scam Tracker, Mobile App Development, Goal Saving, B40, Gerontology, Usability Study

Abstract

MyFinancial Controller is a mobile application designed to transform the flow of personal finance management and savings in Malaysia. This app helps users to take control of their financial well-being by providing a thorough and user-centric approach to managing and growing personal finances by seamlessly integrating various financial tools and features into a single, intuitive platform. This app offers digital payment solutions, expense analysis, goal-oriented savings and focusing on financial education. MyFinancial Controller caters to diverse and evolving financial needs of users. Notably, MyFinancial Controller includes an advanced Scam Tracker function, which serves as a critical component of the app. This feature provides information about scams and fraudulent activities in the financial sphere, enhancing the security and trustworthiness of the platform. This app equips users with the tools they need to make secure and efficient digital payments, manage expenses, and track their spending. It fosters financial discipline by automating savings, enabling users to establish and customize savings goals, whether for emergencies, dream vacations, or debt management. Moreover, MyFinancial Controller places strong emphasis on financial literacy, providing resources such as articles, tutorials, and interactive tools that enhance users' financial understanding. By serving as a holistic, secure, and innovative personal finance management solution, MyFinancial Controller is at the forefront of reshaping how individuals manage and grow their finances in the dynamic financial landscape of Malaysia.

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Published

30-07-2025

How to Cite

Mohamed, N. S., Olowolayemo, A., Saliu-Olaojo, F. D. ., & Muhammad, I. M. (2025). Myfinancial Controller: A First Usability Review. International Journal on Perceptive and Cognitive Computing, 11(2), 77–85. https://doi.org/10.31436/ijpcc.v11i2.559

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