FinTech

Financial technology (FinTech) is the new technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. FinTech is a new industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance. Some of the best FinTech includes smartphone apps.

Ask Trim Review – Save Money with Trim Automated Finance Personal Assistant

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If you find yourself struggling to save money or find other areas of your budget to cut back on, then you’re not alone. Millions of Americans want to save more money, but it’s easier said than done in many cases. After all, it doesn’t just come down to an individual’s financial discipline. For instance, consumer cable bills have risen 40% between 2012 and 2018, which isn’t something you can easily control for, thanks to the relative monopoly status that cable companies have in their markets. Fortunately, free personal finance apps like Trim have been developed specifically for the purpose of saving you money with as little effort as possible. Even if you think you’ve done everything in your power to … Read more

Stash Invest Review – How to Invest with as Little as $5

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There are so many different available options for investing today, though don’t let this seemingly endless array of investments overwhelm you. If you prefer a simplified approach to investing geared towards relatively straightforward goals such as passive wealth accumulation and/or saving for retirement, then Stash Invest could be just what you’re looking for. Stash Invest launched its first app in 2015 with the goal of simplifying the investment process so even folks with just $5 to invest could try it out. Oftentimes people who feel like they’re broke avoid getting into the investment game because they mistakenly believe they don’t have enough money to invest. Among the many myths surrounding investing nowadays, the notion that you need to have at … Read more

Acorns Review – Invest Your Spare Change Automatically

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If you’re looking for simple ways to make money, then investing small amounts into a growth-driven portfolio is one of the best ways to plant the seeds for a successful financial future. This is the key factor behind the personal finance app, Acorns, which is designed to round up any purchases made with your synced cards and deposit that spare change into an investment portfolio. Here is our Acorns review. Acorns Review Whether you’re just getting started in investing or you’ve been looking for new ways to invest beyond your traditional accounts, then Acorns’ easy-to-use app and innovative investment strategy could be the perfect fit for low-income and seasoned investors alike. Here’s what you need to know before signing up: … Read more

Getaround Review – Get A Rental Car For Less

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Although car rental costs vary widely, you can typically expect to pay between $50-$100 for a two-day rental. And, that’s not to mention a $25-35 “young driver fee” for anyone between the ages of 21-24. Worse yet, you typically have to wait in a long line at the car rental office, fill out a bunch of paperwork, and wait for an employee to retrieve your rental vehicle, a process that can take more than an hour or two! Now, imagine if you could rent a car directly from your smartphone and for as little as $5 per hour. Your information would be already saved to the app, you have more flexibility over how many hours you need to use the … Read more

Robinhood Investing App Review – How to Invest Commission Free!

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It can be difficult to determine what exactly is a good rate of return on your investments due to additional factors like tax rates, commission fees, account management fees, and so on. Even if you’ve been involved in managing your own investments with a human advisor or a robo-advisor for a while, investing is nevertheless a complicated venture. Anyone with other hobbies and a day job knows that. If you’re looking for a simplified, low-cost solution to the confusion swirling around the stock market and best investment strategies, then Robinhood Financial, the investing app, has something for you. Robinhood Review What Makes Robinhood Unique? Robinhood’s number one selling point is that it offers online investors free access to stock and … Read more

Long Game Review – How to Turn Saving Into a Game

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Americans are not very good about saving money, as the latest statistics from a Bankrate survey suggest. 19% of Americans don’t save anything, 21% of Americans save 5% or less of their annual income, and 25% only save about 6-10% of their annual income. Yikes! Combine these gloomy stats with the fact that about 40% of Americans retire with less than $10,000 saved up and a financial disaster is surely waiting to happen. Most people know how important it is to save money for unexpected expenses and long-term goals like retirement, so why are so many Americans still living at their means instead of below them? There could be many possible explanations. Money is tight, income-boosting opportunities are scarce, an … Read more