Kiara’s Story: Maybe Money Can’t Buy Happiness, But It Can Buy Security
Meet Kiara, who lives in Taylor, Michigan with her 11-month-old daughter and her two young cousins. What do you do? I don’t have a job. I take care of my daughter and my two cousins because I have a kinship guardianship for them. One is my biological cousin and the other is his half-brother. Their…
Read MoreTamiko’s Story: Pay Yourself First
Meet Tamiko: Tamiko lives in Dothan, Alabama with her two children, Ayonna (13) and Aidan (8). She has worked as an administrative assistant for her church for 16 years. What did your upbringing teach you about finances? My mom was a single parent, so she always managed money. It was a struggle for me, but…
Read MoreJoTerrica’s Story: Veteran, Student, and Mother
Meet JoTerrica, a disabled veteran who is working on her Master’s in Social Work. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her children and partner. What do you do? I am a full-time student, I am a mother, and I am a Recreation Aide at my local VA. I served in the military from 2005…
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SaverLife is creating a podcast! The podcast will feature real people from across the country talking with SaverLife Financial Coach Saundra Davis about the financial issues they’re experiencing. We want to hear from you. We are looking for people who are willing to be open about their personal experiences. Sharing your story can help people…
Read MoreLauren’s Story: Money Won’t Make You Happy
Meet Lauren, a mother of four daughters (including a two-month-old baby!) who lives with her husband in Conway, South Carolina. What do you and your husband do? My husband is a produce manager at our neighborhood market. I am current filing for disability. What did your upbringing teach you about finances? Money doesn’t grow on…
Read MoreMichael’s Story: Make Your Money Work For You
Meet Michael, a substance abuse counselor who lives in San Diego, California. What do you do? I’m a substance abuse counselor. I’ve been doing it for about two years now – midlife career change. Unfortunately, it’s one of the fastest growing professions in the US, which doesn’t bode well for us. What did your upbringing…
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Read MoreNicole’s Story: Live on Less Than You Earn
Meet Nicole, a social worker and mother of two in Atlanta, Georgia. What do you do? Right now, I’m working in logistics, but I was a social worker for a very long time. When I got married and had my kids, I took a break from social work because it’s a very involved career. So…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Winners of the #SavingsResolution Contest!
We asked members of the SaverLife community to share their savings resolutions, with a picture and the hashtag #SavingsResolution. Over two months, more than 400 of you submitted your stories. Every time you voted on other entries, you earned a sweepstakes entry; five sweepstakes participants were randomly selected to win $100. And three winners received $1,000, $500, and $250,…
Read MoreDo I Need to File a Tax Return?
Hi, I’m Kasey, and I’m a tax expert here with Intuit’s TurboTax. I’m here today to talk about some frequently asked questions that many taxpayers have. Do I need to file? Not everyone is required to file a tax return every year. Generally, if your income doesn’t exceed certain thresholds, you don’t even have to file a return. The…
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