Three In-Demand Career Paths that Don’t Require a College Degree
A four year college degree, although needed for many fields, is not required to have a good-paying career. Your educational path should be determined by what you want to do with that education. Want to work with your hands? Have a gift for persuasion? Do friends and family come to you with their tech problems? …
Read MoreSoft Skills at Work: Stand Out and Make More Money
Think of the best boss you’ve ever had. What made them great? They were probably really good at their job, or what we would call hard skills. However, it’s likely they also excelled at people skills, also known as soft skills. Soft skills are about HOW you impact others as you do your work. Every…
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 MoreThree Signs You May Be Underemployed and What to Do About It
The income you earn is vital to your financial well-being. Your income is what enables you to spend, save and invest. But there is a threat to your income that should be avoided. Underemployment is a threat to your lifetime earnings. Underemployment is “the condition in which people in a labor force are employed at…
Read MoreYour Career is a Path to Financial Security
In the personal finance world, the focus is often on budgeting: mindfully controlling and cutting expenses to gain financial security. This is good, but it is only half of the equation. What’s the other half? Growing your income through growing your career. Growing your income is just as important as watching your spending. It’s a vital…
Read MoreHow to Recognize and Overcome Emotional Spending
Have you ever had a bad day and used retail therapy to cheer yourself up? Most people have. In fact, 39% of Americans identify as emotional spenders, or people who spend more to cope with life’s highs and lows, according to a study by Credit Karma. The numbers are even higher for Millennials at 52%…
Read MoreSaverLife Engagement Opportunities: Get Engaged & Get Paid
Welcome To the SaverLife Engagement Opportunities Board! This is where SaverLife members can find opportunities to earn cash for sharing their experiences. Atlanta Member Stories • December 1 Deadline SaverLife will be coming to Atlanta in February to launch a new video series that will tell mini-member stories. We’re looking to connect with local members who…
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 More2023 Holiday Savings Boost Mystery Gift 2
SaverLife Members: Make sure you scroll to the bottom of the page to get your points. You opened our second 2023 Holiday Savings Boost Mystery Gift! That means you earned 150 points! Open all 3 mystery gifts this holiday season, and you’ll earn enough points to buy TWO scratchers in the point store! BONUS: Download…
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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