How to Protect Your Health & Finances When You Work in Extreme Weather
The summer of 2023 was the hottest summer globally on record, according to NASA. These rising temps and other extreme weather conditions may affect your short-term and long-term finances, especially if you work outdoors. In a survey of SaverLife members, 17% of members and 25% of members with children reported a loss of income or…
Read MoreConsidering Solar Panels to Reduce Your Electricity Bill? Keep these Facts in Mind
When you’re budgeting, planning for expenses can be a challenge. One area where this hits most people’s budgets is electricity bills. This unpredictability, coupled with rising energy costs, can put a strain on your finances. This may have you wondering: how can you lower your electricity bill and make it more consistent over time? One solution…
Read More4 Tips for Renters Recovering from Natural Disasters
If you or someone you care about rent a home, it can be nerve-wracking to think about a disaster damaging your property. It can be harder still to know what to do after your property gets damaged. Knowing what to do can’t lessen the impact of a natural disaster, but it can help you recover…
Read MoreSecuring Your Finances Prior to Extreme Weather & Climate Disasters: A Comprehensive Guide
SaverLife member Alizha knows climate change could impact her family at any time. They live in a hurricane zone that’s prone to flooding. But with a tight budget and shifting work hours, Alizha doesn’t have the time or money to prepare for a potential flood. Alizha doesn’t even know how they’ll respond to a weather…
Read MoreFortifying Your Finances During and After Climate Catastrophes and Extreme Weather
With a full schedule and a strict budget to maintain, it can be hard to plan a month in advance — let alone the future. But the reality is climate change is already impacting how SaverLife members think about their next steps. In a recent survey, 52% of SaverLife members shared that they’ve experienced severe…
Read More5 Tips to Protect Your Credit After a Natural Disaster
Did you know your credit can be impacted by climate change? If you experience a severe weather event — like flooding, wildfires, or a hurricane — you might need to: On top of this, you’d still be expected to keep up with your normal expenses, like rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, childcare costs, and…
Read MoreHow Does Climate Change Impact Your Insurance Coverage?
In 2023, the United States saw 25 extreme weather events including winter storms, tropical cyclones, drought, wildfire, and flooding. And that’s not accounting for the secondary effects like power outages, transportation delays, and impacted disaster response programs. It can be challenging to plan for the potential effects of climate change when you’re already managing a…
Read More2024 Minimum Wage Increases: How to Maximize Your Income
We know people are struggling to make ends meet. Many SaverLife members have shared that their wages aren’t keeping up with skyrocketing inflation. But in a long-overdue positive change, 24 states are finally taking action in 2024 to increase the minimum wage for their residents, affecting an estimated 10 million workers. What is minimum wage,…
Read More3 Ways the 2024 Primaries Affect Your Finances Plus Some Can’t-Miss Voting Tips
The 2024 Election Primaries are kicking off, and it’s hard to turn on the news without hearing about it. Even so, the primary elections typically have low voter turnout. But did you know they could have a big impact on your finances? In this article, we’ll explore how the 2024 primaries could affect your budget,…
Read MoreTips for Affording a New Electric Vehicle & Saving on Maintenance
Are you in the market for a new or “new to you” vehicle? If you’re debating whether to get a gas-powered vehicle or switch to an electric vehicle (EV), there are some ways you can save on both the cost of an EV and the cost to charge and maintain it. As the technology behind…
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