Reset Your Budget with a Post-Holiday No-Spend Challenge
While the holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration, it can lead to overspending and even debt. In 2023, 34% of Americans went into debt during the holiday season. Whether you find yourself in debt after the holidays or are ready to reset your budget and start the new year from a…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Holiday Fund & How to Build One
Did you know the average American spends just under $1,000 on Christmas, according to research by the National Retail Federation? While Christmas is typically the holiday people spend the most on, other holidays and celebrations throughout the year can also sneak up on us. With expenses for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, graduations, weddings, and other…
Read MoreConsidering a Credit Card? Here’s What You Need to Get Started
So many factors go into your financial health. From your monthly expenses to transportation and even climate-related events, every aspect of your life helps define your budget and progress toward long-term goals. One component of your financial health is your credit. Credit can play a major part in how you access loans, qualify for particular…
Read MoreRainy Day Resilience: Tips for Gen Z Navigating Climate Change, Inflation & a Housing Crisis
Maybe your work hours and income have been affected by extreme temperatures. Maybe your landlord is considering installing energy-efficient appliances and increasing your rent. Or maybe you’re seeing produce prices increase at the grocery store. No matter the situation, climate change and inflation are creeping in on your daily choices, and it’s important to prepare…
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Financial Health for Gen Z
Were you born between 1996 and 2012? If so, you’re most likely part of Gen Z: the generation that’s entering or well into their 20s. SaverLife wants to better understand our Gen Z members who are navigating their financial health journeys. From our preliminary research, we uncovered that young adults are spending significantly more on…
Read MoreDebt Dilemma: The Impact of Student Loans on Your Financial Future
If you have student loans, you’re not alone. According to a recent Forbes article, there are roughly 43 million people currently holding federal student loans. This translates to roughly 13% of the United States population! Plus, this number only accounts for federal student loans; it doesn’t even account for the debt owed by private loans…
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…
Read MoreOvercoming Holiday Debt: Tips to Get Back on Track and Regain Financial Stability
The holidays are here! And with the gifts, decorations, and travel that go along with the holidays, it’s easy to see how spending can stack up at this time of the year. In fact, Americans spend an estimated $1,000 on Christmas each year! Sometimes, this spending can even cause you to go into debt. The good…
Read More7 Strategies to Stay Positive on a Tight Budget
In June of 2023, 61% of adults in the US reported they were living paycheck to paycheck. This means over half of adults in the US spend the money they earn each month. If you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck, it may feel like your budget doesn’t have any wiggle room. When your budget…
Read MoreThe Best Ways to Defeat Doubt and Depression Due to Debt
American household debt hit a record $16.9 trillion at the end of 2022, according to Debt.com. And in 2022, it was estimated that just below 10% of the average American household’s income went to paying down debts. Seeing these numbers, it’s easy to understand why Americans feel overwhelmed by their debt. If you find yourself…
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