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Trump Accounts address a real need. So, why have only 12% of SaverLife parents signed up?
To many SaverLife members, wealth building is inextricably linked to securing a strong financial future for their children. So a key question is whether members who are parents see enough benefit in Trump Accounts.Continue reading “Trump Accounts address a real need. So, why have only 12% of SaverLife parents signed up?”
The engagement gap: Why debt support solutions go unused among young adults
Young adult SaverLife members want help making financial progress, but uptake of available debt solutions remains low.Continue reading “The engagement gap: Why debt support solutions go unused among young adults”
The return of student loan repayment: What it means for young borrowers in today’s economy
Young adulthood is often seen as a time for gaining independence and setting long-term goals. But for many 18 to 24-year-olds today, it feels less like a launch pad and more like shaky ground.Continue reading “The return of student loan repayment: What it means for young borrowers in today’s economy”
Wealth building isn’t linear: Meet the three archetypes
When we talk about wealth-building, we often imagine a straightforward path: build financial stability, save money, invest, and steadily accumulate wealth over time. But the experiences shared by SaverLife members living in Newark, New Jersey, suggest that this traditional model…Continue reading “Wealth building isn’t linear: Meet the three archetypes”
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”
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