Taking Stock: Credit Cleanup
What’s your financial goal for the new year? Perhaps it’s saving for a big purchase, finding more affordable insurance, or planning to buy or rent a new home. Did you know your credit score impacts all of those costs? It literally pays to learn how to build your credit and avoid common myths, particularly if…
Read MoreTaking Stock: Debt Check-In
This blog article was authored by Jesse Campbell, Content Manager at Money Management International (MMI), our SaverPerks partner organization. A new year is a new chance to reset, refocus, and start making progress on your financial goals. Is reducing debt on your radar for 2025? There’s a good chance it should be. On average, American…
Read More5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL)
Tax season can bring a mix of emotions, especially when financial pressures are high. Many people face bills, unexpected expenses, or the need for a quick cash infusion, and the promise of a tax refund can seem like the solution. Refund anticipation loans (RALs) sound appealing because they offer faster access to your tax refund.…
Read MoreYour Money, Your Power: How to Build Financial Confidence with Small Changes
Why Financial Confidence Matters When it comes to your money, even though it may not feel like it, you are in control. You have the power to decide what happens and how your money works for you. But sometimes, when you are living paycheck to paycheck or find yourself struggling to get out of debt,…
Read More2025 Financial To-Do List
In a few short hours, we will be ringing in the New Year! As you prepare to close the book in 2024 and look ahead to a fresh start in 2025, you undoubtedly have lots of goals and plans. Including your finances in your plans for the new year is important. Doing so can help…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight – Legal Aid
Nearly 55 million Americans need legal help each year, according to the American Bar Association. This legal help can cover anything from criminal offenses to domestic or family issues, and even landlord problems. For many, getting legal help can seem out of the budget. If you find yourself in a situation where you need legal…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight – Unemployment
Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck or making enough to save comfortably, there’s something that can stop anyone in their tracks – losing their job. Finding yourself unemployed can quickly change your financial situation and make it hard to meet your financial obligations. When SaverLife member Tori T. unexpectedly lost her job, she was unemployed…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight – Medicare & Medicaid
One of the most significant costs Americans face is the cost of healthcare. US healthcare spending was estimated to reach $14.5 trillion in 2022, roughly $13,500 per person. Healthcare spending can put a burden on already tight budgets. While having insurance can help ease this burden, for some living on lower incomes, coverage isn’t affordable. …
Read MoreHow to Get the Most Out of Your Health Savings Account
Looking to save and invest your money over time? One resource that you can take advantage of is in a very unlikely place: your health care. Introduced in 2003, health savings accounts, or HSAs, can help you reduce healthcare costs and increase your long-term savings. Learn more about HSAs, and how you can get the…
Read MoreReset 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…
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