How Voting Affects Your Future Finances
At SaverLife, we believe change begins with our members (like you!). Your story, your goals, and your unique perspective have the power to shift how the financial system supports people living on low-to-moderate incomes. That’s why SaverLife works closely with our members to unlock new insights on financial health. The feedback SaverLife members provide inspires…
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 MoreHow 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…
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