Budgeting for an Apartment? Here are 3 Things You Need to Know
Looking for an apartment can be a stressful process, especially if it’s your first time finding a place of your own. People will have lots of questions, and you may be overwhelmed looking for answers. What is your rental budget? How many applications can you afford? How does your credit score look to realtors? All…
Read MoreBudgeting Tips for College Students: A Parent’s Guide
They grow up so fast! Your child is becoming an adult, and it’s time for them to take their first step into the adult world: college. As they learn to be independent, they may be shocked by all of the real-world learning they’ll do as they earn their degree, especially some hard lessons about money.…
Read MoreA Step-By-Step Budgeting Process To Streamlining Your Personal Finance
If you’re struggling to balance saving and living a lifestyle you want, you should consider creating a budget. Like a healthy diet, budgeting allows you to enjoy spending in moderation but keeps you on track to make good financial decisions for your future. It looks different for everyone, but it should never take away from…
Read MoreNews & Resources: October 2022
To help you along your savings journey, we are curating a list of timely financial news and resources every month. Here are some results from a recent SaverLife Get Out The Vote (GOTV) survey: Nearly 74% of members are already registered to vote. Want to check if you’re registered? Check out our 1-stop guide. 65% are…
Read MoreHow to Start Saving Money as a Teenager
As a parent, you want your children to learn about the value of money. It sets them up for success and might even keep them from asking to eat out every night. The perfect time for your child to start building up their financial literacy is in their teenage years, and the best habit they…
Read MoreUse This Money Saving Tracker to Keep Your Budget Light
If you have trouble saving, you’re not alone. Surveys have found 38% of American households are struggling to achieve saving goals, and as many as 27% of survey takers feel they haven’t started working towards those goals at all. If you’re looking for a fun, simple, and practical way to save up for your financial…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Saving Money for a Car
Depending on where you live, what you do, and your lifestyle needs, a car may be a necessity. Having a car adds convenience to your life, but it also adds a new level of financial responsibility. If you are looking to own a car, you’ve likely tried to map out how to save. We can…
Read MoreSaverLife’s Take on Student Loan Forgiveness
As a purpose-driven nonprofit, SaverLife is uniquely positioned to lead a systemic change. We support and advance aspirational savings programs, analytic insights, and policy initiatives dedicated to a more equitable America. Last month, President Biden announced a new plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for federal student loan borrowers. To find…
Read MoreGetting Started on SaverLife
Welcome to SaverLife! We’re so glad you’re here. You’re joining 600K+ members looking to build better savings habits. We know you can do it, and we’re here to help. SaverLife Tools to Help You Save Here are some of our key features: Forums = Community. Share your ideas and learn from other members. Money 101…
Read MoreHow to Put Away Thousands With the 100 Envelope Money Saving Challenge
Ever heard of the 100-envelope money-saving challenge? The challenge first went viral on TikTok, where it seemed to get everyone’s attention. It’s a fun challenge that motivates people to save by visually representing small savings that can add up quickly, cutting out the overwhelming feeling of needing to put away a ton of money at…
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