Everything 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…
Read MoreAre 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…
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