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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 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”
Democratizing Financial Guidance: Early Lessons from SaverLife’s AI-Powered Navigator
Imagine a financial guide in every pocket. One that remembers your goals, reviews your accounts, answers your questions, and nudges you toward next steps—without fees and with a focus on your unique needs and priorities. That’s the vision we set…Continue reading “Democratizing Financial Guidance: Early Lessons from SaverLife’s AI-Powered Navigator”
How housing costs undermine financial stability in the NYC metro area
Rent first, everything else later With generous funding and support from Deutsche Bank, this study focuses specifically on renters in the New York City metro area. By focusing on the New York City metro area, this report adds a geographically…Continue reading “How housing costs undermine financial stability in the NYC metro area”
Why We Can’t Afford to Lose LIHEAP as Households Face Record Energy Costs
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) faces an uncertain future. In 2025, the White House proposed a complete elimination of LIHEAP in its FY 2026 budget request. While Congress has not adopted that proposal, funding decisions for FY 2026 remain…Continue reading “Why We Can’t Afford to Lose LIHEAP as Households Face Record Energy Costs”
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