Meet Jennifer: A Mother Building Financial Security for Her Family
Jennifer is an accountant who lives with her family in Clearlake, Wisconsin. She was selected as one of our 2020 Super Saver of the Year finalists. After filing for bankruptcy, she is committed to creating a financially secure future for her family. “Growing up, I had no concept of money,” Jennifer said. As she became…
Read MoreAsk an Expert Episode 2: Answering ALL Your Questions About the Second Stimulus Bill
As we head into February, the second stimulus bill has passed, and a third could be on its way! The second stimulus bill includes the payments that you may have already received – but also many other important changes that may impact you. There’s a lot of questions and uncertainty surrounding this topic. That’s why…
Read MoreNovember to Remember Week 3: Tell Us Who You’re Thankful For?
Here are just a few responses we received from SaverLife members like you! “I’m thankful for my mom. I was a teenager with lupus being rushed to the doctor’s every week, taking medication, different surgeries, I seen my mom cry so many times because she thought lupus would kill me. I remember I came home…
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 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! SaverLifeSaverLife is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to helping you reach your savings goals.
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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