3 Reasons to Set Up an Automatic Savings Plan
There are endless strategies for saving money, but one that comes up again and again is setting up an automatic transfer. Lots of research, including our research here at SaverLife, shows that this is a good way to save more. In fact, SaverLife members who set up automatic savings transfers are 5-6% more likely to…
Read MoreHow do you balance debt and savings? Here’s what our research found.
If you’re paying down debt, saving money may be a low priority for you. After all, you’re probably paying interest on your debt every month, so paying off your debt more quickly means keeping more money in your pocket long-term. It’s harder to save when you have debt Our research found that Savers with a…
Read MoreWhat does saving mean to you?
At SaverLife, we talk a lot about how important it is to save. But defining what it means to save is surprisingly difficult! Consider this scenario: You transfer $5 from your checking to savings account every week all year. At the end of the year, your car needs some repairs. You withdraw all the money…
Read MoreWhat is a financial health score?
Congrats on taking this step in your SaverLife journey! Your score is on a scale of 1 to 100. Here is how to read it: 0-39: You might feel like one financial emergency, like a blown tire or unexpected medical bill, would set you back for months. It’s hard to devote time and resources to…
Read MoreTax refunds are used for bills, healthcare, and – yes – having some fun!
Last month, we talked about how Savers used their 2017 tax refunds. This month, we’re diving deeper into how saving and spending changed after Savers got their refunds. Refunds are used to play catch-up In the months leading up to tax season, many people have to put off bills or delay healthcare. We learned that…
Read MoreHow do you use your tax refund?
Every month, part of your paycheck is sent straight to the government to pay your taxes. But at the end of the year, most people owe less than they’ve already paid – so they get money back from the government. These tax refunds are a huge influx of money for many American families. If you’re…
Read MoreHow a Dedicated Savings Account Can Help You Save
It may seem obvious, but it’s easier to save money in a savings account! When you sign up for SaverLife, you have the option to link either a checking or savings account. But if you read the fine print, you may notice that we suggest using a savings account. Here’s why: our research shows that…
Read MoreDo ups and downs in income make it hard for you to save?
Last month, our research showed that 70% of SaverLife Savers experience ups and downs in income. These fluctuations can make it harder to budget and save. After all, how can you plan for your financial goals when you don’t know how your income will change every month? We were shocked to learn how frequent and…
Read MoreHow do you deal with ups and downs in income?
It’s in the news all the time: a record number of Americans have incomes that go up and down throughout the year. Some of these people work in the “gig economy,” driving for rideshare services like Lyft and Uber; some work seasonal construction jobs; and some perform childcare or freelance work when they can get it.…
Read MoreWho are SaverLife members?
SaverLife is a free savings program run by nonprofit organization EARN. Since 2017, over 90,000 people across the country have joined SaverLife – maybe you’re one of them! Here are a few facts about your fellow Savers: SaverLife members hail from all 50 states. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, and everywhere in between, your…
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