Lauri’s Story: Money Lessons From Her Mother
Meet Lauri, a social service worker who lives with her husband and daughter in Dallas, Texas. Tell me about your job. I work in social services full-time and I work with individuals who are seeking reemployment. I believe that support has the power to change lives. What’s your relationship with money? I’ll be honest with…
Read MoreResources to Help You File Your Taxes for Free and Maximize Your Tax Refund
Sign up for SaverLife to take the Tax Time Pledge and enter to win cash prizes. It’s tax season! We want to make sure you get the full tax return you are owed, while saving you money by filing for free. Here’s a cheat-sheet on some great resources we recommend to help you navigate your…
Read MoreRamona’s Story: Fostering Change in Her Community
Meet Ramona, a full-time small business owner who lives in South Bronx, New York. Tell me about yourself. I’m a first-generation graduate with a Master’s degree. Right now, it’s just myself and my pets and we live in public housing. I’ve been living in public housing for four and a half years now. When the…
Read MoreWeek 5 Credit Quiz Results
Here are the results from our fifth—and last—holiday savings quiz! Scroll through to see what members answered and take the quiz yourself. 1. I review my credit report at least once a year. A study by the Federal Trade Commission reveals that 1 in 5 people have an error on their credit report. Review your…
Read MoreBeware of Scam and Phishing Links
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, be aware that scam and phishing attacks are on the rise. We’re always trying to look out for our members, so we want to stress how important it is to be careful of what you click on. Our Emergency Response Fund has officially ended, and as of October 15, 2020,…
Read MoreGabe and Melanie’s Story: The Book-Cataloging, Animal-Rescuing, Debt-Free Duo
Meet Gabe and Melanie, a book-selling couple who lives with their two kids in Sand Lake, Michigan. What’s it like in your household? Melanie: We’ve lived in our old farmhouse in a rural community since 1994. Right now, our two college-aged kids live with us because they’re going to school remotely. One goes to the…
Read MoreSaverLife Emergency Response Fund FAQs
Update as of January 5, 2021: If you see any links online leading to an application to apply to a SaverLife Emergency Response Fund, please note that it is NOT a legitimate link. Do not provide any information through those links; your online information may be compromised. Any email communication about SaverLife will come from…
Read MoreCatching Up With Derkisha, Our 2019 Story Contest Winner
“When I think about the future, I feel strong and empowered.“ We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Derkisha, our 2019 $5,000 Tax Time Grand Prize Winner. She had some big news to share! Here’s what she had to say: When I think about the future, I feel strong and empowered. It wasn’t…
Read MoreWeek 4 Debt Quiz Results
Here are the results from our fourth holiday savings quiz! Scroll through to see what members answered and take the quiz yourself. 1. I pay off my credit card balances every month. Paying off your credit card debt every month can save you hundreds—or in some cases thousands—of dollars in interest. This interest you are…
Read MoreOur $175,000 Savings Boost Winners
We recently announced the winners of our first ever Savings Boost challenge! Were you one of them? From November 10 – December 10, we challenged our members to set a savings goal of either $100 or $250. The prizes at stake? Five hundred $100 cash prizes Five hundred $250 cash prizes Here are just some…
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