Budgeting Tips for Young Adults: A Parent’s Guide
A big part of adolescence is the excitement of becoming more independent than ever before, from going out with friends alone to learning how to drive. This is especially true for financial independence. Having money and financial independence is a new frontier for young adults, so learning how to build their saving habits early is…
Read MoreBudgeting 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 MoreCatching Up With Tara: SaverLife’s First-Ever Super Saver
In December 2020, Tara won $10,000 as SaverLife’s first-ever Super Saver. We recently caught up with her to learn how she’s been since her big win. What have you been up to since winning the Super Saver prize? New Jersey was one of the first and hardest places hit by the pandemic. I received the…
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 MoreMeet Mabel: A Skilled Saver Who Knows How to Stretch a Dollar
Mabel is a consistent saver who takes pride in putting her paychecks away each month. “I’m honestly pretty good [at saving]” she explains, “because my mom raised me as a Mexican-Latino mom. So, she taught me the meaning of money and how you need to put it into savings.” A full-time employee for a major…
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 MoreMeet Brook: A College Junior Looking to Build Her Emergency Fund
Brook didn’t join SaverLife for the cash incentives. A full-time employee of a large retailer in Lincoln, NE, she signed up for SaverLife to maintain her strong savings habits and prepare for college expenses. “In the past two years, knowing I wanted to go back to school, I needed to really save money. So when…
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 MoreMeet Erick: An Aspiring Teacher Who’s Building His Rainy Day Fund
Erick is a first-year college student living in Whittier, CA. He works full time for a major retailer and enjoys exercising and visiting with friends. He’s also studying to become a high school math teacher. “When I was younger, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” Erick explains. “As I kept on growing,…
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