How to Protect Your Health & Finances When You Work in Extreme Weather
The summer of 2023 was the hottest summer globally on record, according to NASA. These rising temps and other extreme weather conditions may affect your short-term and long-term finances, especially if you work outdoors. In a survey of SaverLife members, 17% of members and 25% of members with children reported a loss of income or…
Read MoreGuide: Protecting Your Finances from Climate Change
Start here The Hidden Impacts of Climate Change on Your Financial Health and Well-being You may be surprised by all the ways extreme weather can affect your finances. Read More Featured Articles March 14, 2024 How Does Climate Change Impact Your Insurance Coverage? Learn how the climate could affect your insurance costs, coverage, and claims,…
Read More4 Tips for Renters Recovering from Natural Disasters
If you or someone you care about rent a home, it can be nerve-wracking to think about a disaster damaging your property. It can be harder still to know what to do after your property gets damaged. Knowing what to do can’t lessen the impact of a natural disaster, but it can help you recover…
Read MoreSecuring Your Finances Prior to Extreme Weather & Climate Disasters: A Comprehensive Guide
SaverLife member Alizha knows climate change could impact her family at any time. They live in a hurricane zone that’s prone to flooding. But with a tight budget and shifting work hours, Alizha doesn’t have the time or money to prepare for a potential flood. Alizha doesn’t even know how they’ll respond to a weather…
Read MoreFortifying Your Finances During and After Climate Catastrophes and Extreme Weather
With a full schedule and a strict budget to maintain, it can be hard to plan a month in advance — let alone the future. But the reality is climate change is already impacting how SaverLife members think about their next steps. In a recent survey, 52% of SaverLife members shared that they’ve experienced severe…
Read More5 Tips to Protect Your Credit After a Natural Disaster
Did you know your credit can be impacted by climate change? If you experience a severe weather event — like flooding, wildfires, or a hurricane — you might need to: On top of this, you’d still be expected to keep up with your normal expenses, like rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, childcare costs, and…
Read MoreHow Does Climate Change Impact Your Insurance Coverage?
In 2023, the United States saw 25 extreme weather events including winter storms, tropical cyclones, drought, wildfire, and flooding. And that’s not accounting for the secondary effects like power outages, transportation delays, and impacted disaster response programs. It can be challenging to plan for the potential effects of climate change when you’re already managing a…
Read MoreHow to Prioritize Savings To Meet Your Financial Goals
There’s a Jamaican proverb that says, “Save money, and one day money might just save you.” Valuable advice. It’s necessary to save some of what you earn for the future because you’ll need the money down the line. But, as you look to start saving, there are so many different goals and personal priorities that…
Read MoreWhat to do When You Get Behind Paying Utilities Like Your Electric and Water Bill
Sometimes, keeping up with all our financial obligations is a struggle. With such high inflation, our money doesn’t go as far as it used to, and it can be a challenge to stay on track financially. In fact, in 2022, one in six Americans were behind on their utility bills. If you find yourself behind…
Read More5 Emergencies to Consider When Safety Budgeting
An emergency fund should be a part of everyone’s saving priorities. It’s a nice little cushion to keep you resilient in the event of unforeseen circumstances that change your financial situation. It can be a lifeline when the unexpected happens and offers peace of mind when things seem to start taking a turn. Having an…
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