Why defining “financial freedom” could help you achieve it

Achieving “financial freedom” is an aspiration many people have. Yet, it can mean different things to each person and is influenced by other lifestyle goals, so defining how to measure it for you could help you turn it into a reality.

Securing financial freedom so you can retire with confidence is a common goal.

A January 2025 Legal & General survey asked people what their perfect retirement would look like. The top answer was “living stress-free without financial worries”. Correspondingly, the biggest barrier to retirement was financial concerns, which ranked higher than potential health issues and fear of boredom.

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