Fortifying 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…
Read More4 Ways Small Business Owners Benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act
Many small business owners and gig workers are still struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. Rising inflation is increasing costs of everything from utilities to health care. The Inflation Reducation Act aims to relieve some of that pressure through expanding benefits and increasing incentives for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are just starting…
Read MoreIRS Expansion Means Faster Tax Support & More Access to Tax Credits
Often, people aren’t excited about filing their taxes. It’s a lot of work and can be complicated. But, over the past few years, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has worked to make the process easier and more accessible to Americans. When President Biden’s administration passed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, one of its…
Read MoreYour Healthcare Costs Could Decrease Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act could help ease the stress of healthcare costs for folks and families. Find out how this new law aims to make healthcare less of a wallet-busting burden. Inflation Reduction Act Background Between 2020 and 2023 the average annual spending on healthcare for a family of four rose from $28,310 to $31,065.…
Read More6 Tips to Start the New Year on the Right Track Financially
The holidays are a time of hustle and bustle. Between the parties, presents, and meals, other things often shift out of focus. But the new year is a time for refocusing on your goals. Whether you went over budget or just didn’t pay attention to your spending over the holidays, the new year can be…
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