Retirement

Retirement Tools, Tips And Technology For Your Tomorrow

Unfortunately, 69% of adults have less than $1,000 saved for retirement according to a 2016 GoBankingRates survey. It is true, we are awful at saving for retirement. The good news - if you currently fall within this 69% you are not alone. The better news - you have found this website which will guide you through the process of beginning to save for your future using the latest tools, tips, and technology so that you will, one day, be able to retire! 

The Case for Simplicity - FintechFreedom

The Case For Simplicity

By Jeff McLean | Dec 1, 2019

Polina Marinova does an excellent weekly newsletter on Substack. You can easily subscribe here. This week's was especially good so I wanted to share. Good morning, friends! One of life’s great ironies is that simplicity has become pretty complicated. Technology was supposed to make our lives easier — and it has, in many ways — except it …

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5 Things About Self Directed IRA You May Not Be Aware Of

By Fintech Freedom Editorial Team | Nov 24, 2019

A self-directed IRA provides various alternative investment options that are generally prohibited under traditional IRAs or 401(k). Self-directed IRAs are administered by trustees or custodians but are directly managed by the account holders. A Self-directed IRA is more flexible as compared to regular IRAs because it allows investors to distribute capital in a much broader …

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The 4 Pillars Of Effective Money Management In Retirement

The 4 Pillars Of Money Management In Retirement

By Jeff McLean | Jul 25, 2019

The following article is a guest post from Brittany Fisher over at Financially Well. As retirement age draws near, it is normal to start worrying about money. Will you be able to live on your retirement income? Have you saved enough? What sacrifices will you have to make?  It’s a smart idea to think about …

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What You Need to Know About Retiring Overseas FinTech Freedom

What You Need to Know About Retiring Overseas

By Jeff McLean | Jul 1, 2019

The following is a guest post from Jon Dela Cruz. Jon is a researcher with iCompareFX where he looks at how the world’s leading overseas money transfer companies operate. Outside of work, Jon likes bicycling around town. Statistics show that of all the American expats who live overseas, around 23% are retired. In addition, about …

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Retirement Planning for Millennials - FinTechFreedom

Retirement Planning for Millennials

By Jeff McLean | Jun 10, 2019

The following article is a guest post from Brittany Fisher over at Financially Well. So you’re fresh out of college and in the midst of your first real job. Retirement is the last thing on your mind. Understandable, but, considering the ever-rising cost of living, now is the best time to start saving for the …

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4 Easy Ways To Focus On Your Retirement Investing

4 Easy Ways To Focus On Your Retirement Investing

By Jeff McLean | Apr 3, 2018

Think retirement investing is only for the wealthy? Think you will be working until your 80's like those in this E-Trade commercial? Think again. With the latest in FinTech, investing – with “common man” amounts – has never been easier. Contents1 #1 – Acorns2 #2 – Stash3 #3 – Robinhood4 #4 – DIY Fund5 Retirement …

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Which IRA Is Right For You? | FinTechFreedom

How To Know Which IRA Is Right For You

By Jeff McLean | Feb 1, 2018

An IRA (individual retirement account) is an IRA, right? Wrong. Not all IRAs are created equal. Let's examine both in more detail. Contents1 Traditional IRA2 Roth IRA3 Which IRA is right for me?4 Withdrawal Rules Traditional IRA A traditional IRA contribution is tax-deductible on your federal tax return for the year you make the contribution.  …

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