When you think about financial health, what comes to mind? For SaverLife members, defining financial health can look very different to each person. Why? Because there’s no one way to navigate your financial situation: everyone is working toward different goals for themselves and their families. This is also true of entrepreneurship. Starting and maintaining gig…

Are you looking to start gig work or become an influencer? Welcome to the SaverLife microentrepreneur community! Through surveys and interviews, we’ve found that a majority of SaverLife members are pursuing gig or influencer work to make ends meet and increase their monthly income. In some cases, they’re also planning to transform this work into…

Are you providing regular care to a family member or friend? If you’re receiving compensation for your services, it’s important to track your income. Caregiving, even for a loved one, could be considered self-employment and change how you file your taxes. There are different scenarios in caregiving situations that will determine if you, as a…

Being your own boss comes with many benefits, like greater flexibility, freedom, and control over your work. However, when it comes to taxes, being self-employed can feel like a whole new ballgame. Navigating the process of self-employment taxes, including what they are, who needs to pay them, and when they’re due, can be tricky and…

Are you thinking about starting a side hustle to supplement your income? Through ongoing interviews and surveys, SaverLife has learned that many members pursue additional work on top of their primary jobs to make ends meet and take steps toward their financial goals. For SaverLife member Alizha, this looks like working part time at a…

Running a small business takes time, energy, and lots of planning. But this probably isn’t news to you: if you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur or already are one, you know how much work goes into growing your business. That’s why SaverLife is committed to using members’ insights on self-employment to create information and resources…

Are you using a small business or side hustle to get by? At SaverLife, we’ve uncovered that many of our members use microentrepreneurship (like a small business, gig work, or a side hustle) to increase their take-home pay and maintain financial stability. In fact, over two-thirds of SaverLife members say that their business and personal…

The summer of 2023 was the hottest summer globally on record, according to NASA. These rising temps and other extreme weather conditions may affect your short-term and long-term finances, especially if you work outdoors.  In a survey of SaverLife members, 17% of members and 25% of members with children reported a loss of income or…

When you’re budgeting, planning for expenses can be a challenge. One area where this hits most people’s budgets is electricity bills. This unpredictability, coupled with rising energy costs, can put a strain on your finances.  This may have you wondering: how can you lower your electricity bill and make it more consistent over time? One solution…

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