student loan debt Archives

📢Student Loan Update: What’s New and Where to Get Help

This guest post comes from Savi, one of our vetted SaverPerks partners. Savi is a trusted expert in student loan debt and repayment, and they’ve helped millions of Americans reduce their monthly student loan payments through tools, programs, and guidance. As one of our vetted referral resources, they’re here to break down the latest changes…

Debt Dilemma: The Impact of Student Loans on Your Financial Future

By Kimbree Redburn

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…

Andrew’s Story: The Pursuit of a Minimalist Lifestyle

By SaverLife

Andrew and his wife and son sit on a couch together with their son

Meet Andrew, a recent newlywed living in Daly City, CA with his wife and their 13-year old son. What do you do? I work for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in the Water Resources Department. I’ve been at this position for a little over three years, but I’ve been with the company for over…

Daisy’s Story: Dreaming of a Purple House with Chickens

By SaverLife

A woman with curly hair and glasses wearing a black dress and light green jacket side hugs her daughter who is wearing a teal blue jacket and backpack in front of their apartment

Meet Daisy, a part-time lecturer and breastfeeding peer counselor, living in San Francisco with her 5-year old daughter. What do you do for a living? I currently have two jobs and might pick up a third. I lecture a weekly class at San Francisco State University and I also have a part-time job as a…

Sylvia’s Story: Home Ownership in the Future

By SaverLife

A Black family poses outside the White House gates, smiling for the camera

Meet Sylvia, an HR Manager for the Clark County School District in Nevada. She’s a Las Vegas native who lives with her husband and two adult sons. What did your upbringing teach you about finances? Nothing! That’s why I’m in debt now. I don’t think I was ever taught how to save or how important…

Congratulations to the Winners of the #WhatImSavingFor Contest!

By SaverLife

Collage of SaverLife members with the hashtag 'What I'm Saving For' in the middle

Starting on October 15, 2018, we asked you to share what motivates you to save, with a picture and the hashtag #WhatImSavingFor. Over two months, more than 650 of you submitted your stories. Every time you voted on other entries, you earned a sweepstakes entry; five sweepstakes participants were randomly selected to win $100. And three…