How to Increase Your Opportunities to be an Entrepreneur
Running a small business takes time, energy, and lots of planning. But this probably isn’t news to you: if you’re thinking about becoming an entrepreneur or already are one, you know how much work goes into growing your business. That’s why SaverLife is committed to using members’ insights on self-employment to create information and resources…
Read MoreSelf employed? Your Feedback is Helping Us Advocate for Small Business Owners of All Kinds
Are you using a small business or side hustle to get by? At SaverLife, we’ve uncovered that many of our members use microentrepreneurship (like a small business, gig work, or a side hustle) to increase their take-home pay and maintain financial stability. In fact, over two-thirds of SaverLife members say that their business and personal…
Read MoreQUIZ: Small Business Vocab Check
When starting a new business – no matter the size – the lingo can be overwhelming. If your head is swimming with small business terms and phrases, check out our small business vocab quiz below to clear up the clutter. Do you know these 10 key small business terms? Test Your Knowledge: How much your…
Read MoreSkill Build Your Way to Making More Money
Much of what we do in life and work is simply learning as we go. However, being intentional about building work skills and becoming the go-to expert at your workplace can help you build your career and increase your income. Here are 4 ways to build your work skills. 1) Read job postings for positions a…
Read MoreMoney & Mental Health: 6 Secrets to Spot Financial Anxiety Symptoms
Money can be one of the biggest stressors in life. And at some point, each of us will feel money stress. In fact, according to a survey by Thrive Global, 90% of individuals surveyed said money has an impact on their stress levels. Sometimes, stress around money is tied to an emergency or event that…
Read MoreYou Could Still Qualify For Student Loan Relief Despite Supreme Court Student Loan Forgiveness Decision
If you’re like many Americans, the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan probably hurt – emotionally and financially. The Court’s decision was a big blow to financial health in America, but don’t get discouraged yet. The Biden Administration is still working on student loan relief options. Today we’ll explore…
Read MoreChanges Ahead: Student Loan Repayment & SNAP Benefit Updates May Impact Your Finances
You were probably inundated this spring with debt ceiling discussions on the news and social media. But what is a debt ceiling, and how does it affect your personal finances? Debt Ceiling Background Put simply, the debt ceiling is the limit of how much the US Treasury can borrow. This limit has been raised many…
Read MoreWhat’s in Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan and How Does it Affect You?
Student Loan Forgiveness Updates November 23, 2022: Important to note: The Department of Education has just announced that the student loan payment pause has been extended to June 30, 2023 November 21, 2022: What’s Happening to Student Loan Forgiveness? As you may have read in the news, a federal judge has blocked the White House’s…
Read MoreShould I Open a Savings Account for My Kids?
Before opening a savings account, think about why you and your child are saving money. Here are some common reasons Pay for future education expenses Help your child manage the money they make from their job Give your child a lump sum of money when they graduate from high school Your reason for saving the…
Read MoreHow to Teach Your Kids to Budget for Their First Jobs
First of all, congratulations! Your teen has their first paying job. This is a milestone and a time where they’ll learn new things about work, life, money, and themselves. This is an excellent time to teach foundational principles and practical budgeting. Your teen can also earn more financial independence. Save. Spend. Give. All the things…
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