Are People Saving Money By Going Minimalist?
Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your home or apartment? despite your best efforts? Going minimalist might be for you! A 2021 study defines minimalism as being “characterized by removing clutter, being satisfied with a small number of material possessions, and giving careful consideration before making any new purchases.” Basically, it means focusing on…
Read MoreSmall Business Grant Gives Working Mom the Chance to Go Full Time
After they finish a full day of work and put their kids to bed, Alexandria and her fiance focus on their side hustle: a printing business for t-shirts, tumblers, keychains, and other custom orders. “I like putting my ideas down and making different things and trying new things out,” Alexandria explains. “We kind of both…
Read MoreMoney-Saving Meals to Stretch Your Food Budget
Grocery bills can quickly get out of hand in this economy, especially if you have other mouths to feed. The cost of food has significantly increased thanks to inflation. If you want to prioritize saving money, you may need to get creative to stretch your dollar. From meal prepping to switching out parts of your…
Read MoreBudgeting Sucks: Here’s How to Make It Suck Less
Have you always wanted to budget but worry about the commitment and effort involved? Luckily, there are strategies that not only simplify the process and take much of the suckiness out of the budgeting process but also make it fun! What is budgeting? Budgeting is all about making sure you have the funds available to…
Read MoreTry a 30 Day Money Saving Challenge To See What You Can Save
When some people think of saving, they imagine grueling self-sacrifice—or “pinching pennies until it hurts.” But who wants to punish themselves when saving can be fun and simple? It can be hard to kick-start a habit of saving, but it can also be rewarding and gartifying. Plus, your future self will thank you. If you’re…
Read MoreBlack History Month: Breaking Barriers to Build Black Wealth
This Black History Month, we are highlighting Black financial leaders who have broken barriers to create a more equitable future. We will also explore aspects of the racial wealth gap. Throughout history, Black people have faced systemic barriers to building generational wealth that prevented Black families from achieving financial security. Despite limited access to financial…
Read MoreHow Winning the Tax Time Story Contest Gave Derkisha the Confidence to Pursue Her Dreams
Since winning the contest in 2019, Derkisha has enrolled in college and is saving to buy a home. When Derkisha submitted an entry to SaverLife’s Tax Time Story Contest in 2019, she didn’t think much of it. “I’d never won anything,” the mother of five explained. Derkisha was floored when the SaverLife team traveled to…
Read MoreHow to get legal help this tax season
There are so many tax time-related acronyms that it can be tough to keep track of everything. Whether you’re looking for free tax help or legal assistance to deal with the IRS, here are two resources you may find useful: VITA sites can help you file your taxes, while LITCs can help you with legal…
Read MoreBuild Back Better: 7 Ways It Could Have Helped in 2022—and Beyond
We’re disheartened to hear that talks of the Build Back Better Act (BBB) have stalled for now. While Congress continues to debate the specifics, there’s one thing we can all agree on: investing in our communities is good for everyone. At SaverLife, we believe that everyone deserves to have equitable opportunities to build financial security…
Read MoreDon’t Delay — Sign up for Affordable Health Insurance Today!
SaverLife is committed to supporting members like you however we can. No one should be left without health insurance in times like these. We’ve got your back. SaverLife has partnered with Health Sherpa (again!) to bring members like you affordable, quality health insurance that will benefit you and your wallet. The Open Enrollment Period is…
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