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More than a burden: How high energy costs threaten household stability
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The retirement puzzle: Managing long-term vision amid short-term strain
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The long game to wealth: How Newark residents navigate evolving paths to financial health
This research was funded by The Prudential Foundation. We thank them for their support and acknowledge that the findings and conclusions presented in this report are those of the author(s) alone, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The…Continue reading “The long game to wealth: How Newark residents navigate evolving paths to financial health”
What happens when wages can’t keep up?
When wages don’t keep up, people don’t just cut back; they scramble to earn more. And that reality should shape how we design solutions.Continue reading “What happens when wages can’t keep up?”
Tax Time 2026
Updated on April 1, 2026 Tax Time 2026 At SaverLife, we have a unique window into how tax time unfolds for our members. Through years of research, member engagement, and real-time insights from our platform, we’ve seen how people plan…Continue reading “Tax Time 2026”
The State of Affordability: Why transportation costs matter
In this SaverLife series on affordability, we explore how rising transportation and car-ownership costs affect working families.Continue reading “The State of Affordability: Why transportation costs matter”
As energy costs rise, how we offer solutions matters
Clear information, relatable stories, and simple visuals can help households understand the financial trade-offs.Continue reading “As energy costs rise, how we offer solutions matters”
The retirement puzzle: Managing long-term vision amid short-term strain
SaverLife is grateful for the generous support of MetLife Foundation in making this research possible. Key findingsContinue reading “The retirement puzzle: Managing long-term vision amid short-term strain”
More than a burden: How high energy costs threaten household stability
For families already stretching every dollar, rising energy costs are at a breaking point. As climate change drives up temperatures and utility bills, its financial toll lands hardest on those with the fewest resources. SaverLife’s research initiative, The Downpour, examines…Continue reading “More than a burden: How high energy costs threaten household stability”
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