November to Remember Week 3: Tell Us Who You’re Thankful For?
We all have that special someone who comes to mind when we think about people we’re thankful for. We want you to tell us more about them! Maybe it’s a family member who’s been with you through thick and thin, perhaps it’s a mentor who inspired you to pursue your passion, or it could be…
Read MoreMadeline & Kristi’s Story: Working Together is the Dream
Meet Madeline (M) and Kristi (K), two best friends who both live and work in Mississippi. What’s your profession? K: I’ve been a hairstylist for 20 years now. I absolutely love my job and talking with my customers. We laugh together, connect, and I enjoy getting to interact with so many different personalities. M: I’ve…
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your Savings During Tax Time
Taxes can seem daunting. But there are a lot of free resources out there to help you file your taxes for free, get reliable help with your taxes, take advantage of tax credits that you qualify for, and even win prizes this tax season! Here are four resources you should be aware of for tax-time.…
Read More6 Tips for Protecting Your Personal Information Online
It’s that special time of the year again – tax time! With the conveniences of the digital age, there are many useful online tools to help you file your taxes. However, there are also sites that will try to gain access to your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Here are some tips and practices to help…
Read MoreJoin a Twitterchat with Wise Bread on 11/8 for a chance to win prizes!
Update: Thank you to everyone who attended the Twitterchat! Check out the highlights. This Thursday at 12pm PT/3pm ET, we’re going to be part of a Twitterchat with personal finance blog Wise Bread! We hope you’ll join us for a great conversation about prioritizing saving during the holidays and a chance to win a $100…
Read MoreSign up to share your story!
We are looking to talk to Savers about how saving money with SaverLife changed their lives. Your story helps us share the success of SaverLife with potential new Savers and our funders. If you’re selected, we’ll reach out to you to schedule a 30-minute time to talk on the phone. We will also ask you…
Read MoreHow to Save Money Every Day
Making simple changes to your spending can be an easy way to help you start saving. Learn how to save money on everyday expenses like groceries, transportation and entertainment. This video will show you easy changes to make so you can start saving. Here are some of the fun ideas suggested in this video: Make…
Read MoreGet an A+ on Back-to-School Savings
Ready to fill this year’s backpack with all new school supplies? Check out how much the average American spends on back-to-school and get an A+ on your spending by following these easy savings tips from Mint.com! SaverLifeWhen you join SaverLife, we’ll help you save money with tips, support, and prizes for saving.
Read More5 Things to Keep in Mind When Selecting a Savings Account
A savings account is one of the simplest bank accounts you can get. Nearly all U.S banks and credit unions offer savings accounts. It’s worth it to shop around because accounts have varying fees, minimum balances, and interest rates. Keep the following things in mind when selecting an account. FDIC Deposit Insurance You should only…
Read More6 Easy Steps to Set a Budget that You’ll Actually Stick To
Whether it’s something you need or something you want, creating a budget can help you keep your spending in line so you can reach your financial goals. Creating a budget may seem daunting, but this video walks you through setting up a budget that you can actually stick to. Once you know what your goal…
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