We won’t sugarcoat it: Sticking to a New Year’s resolution is hard! According to a recent Forbes Health survey, the average resolution lasts 3.74 months. Getting past three months is nothing to scoff at, but at Spave, we believe that the best habits should get you closer to your long-term goals. Three months just isn’t enough time to save for a dream home, build a nest egg for retirement, or make a lasting impact for the causes you care about. Read on to learn more about setting, keeping, and growing your resolutions for 2024.
Tag: Financial Wellness Tips
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6 Smart Holiday Spending Tips For Savvy Budgeting
Holiday spending has been steadily increasing in recent years. In fact, the National Retail Federation shows that consumers spent around $929.5 billion during the 2022 holiday season. That number is expected to increase between 3 and 4 percent this year. From gift buying to holiday festivities and travel, this can easily be an expensive time of year. -
What to Expect From Spave’s Latest Update
Spave isn’t new—our Founder and CEO Susan Langer has been developing and perfecting Spave since 2016. We’ll soon be launching a newer and more refined Spave. Learn what makes Spave the ideal all-in-one tool for saving and giving while you spend.
Simplicity from the Start
The Spave app feels new from the second you tap our icon. When the app opens, a dynamic and refreshed onboarding experience makes enrolling in Spave easy and connecting a bank account secure.
Different Ways to Contribute
After you’ve connected a spending account, Spave makes it simple to set your giving and saving contribution methods. Just determine your approach to microtransactions—either a set percentage, rounding up, or a fixed amount. You’ll always be able to choose what works best for your existing spending habits.
A Clear View of Your Impact
Get useful and actionable clarity on how your spending-based contributions grow your savings and make an impact for your favorite nonprofits in our clean and concise “Insights” section.
New Premium Capabilities
Our new premium subscription helps you unlock more ways to build better habits. New features enable you to connect up to four bank accounts, set savings goals, and gain even more insights on your spaving habits.
We believe that ease is powerful. That’s why the new Spave experience will make spending, giving, and saving fit in your everyday routines—so you can make a strong impact that lasts. Stay tuned to our social channels to be among the first to download the new Spave app when it’s live on the Apple App Store and Google Play store.
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How to Make Giving a Regular Habit—At Any Budget
There’s a lot of power in our spending, and that includes our charitable donations. In fact, a
whopping 84% of millennials give to charity, so every little bit counts! But what’s the best way to
make big impact with your small donations? The key is to make giving a regular habit. Here are a few
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Are You Prepared For a Financial Emergency?
We’ve all been there — you’re cruising along from paycheck to paycheck when, suddenly, life happens. Your dog decides to eat something that’s in no way intended to be eaten and rings up a vet bill that costs more than your rent.
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Empower Your Financial Future with These Free Planning Tools and Resources
In today’s fast-paced world, financial planning has become more crucial than ever. Whether you’re saving for retirement, aiming to pay off debt, or simply want to build a more secure financial future, having the right tools and resources at your disposal is essential. Fortunately, there are numerous free resources available to help you navigate the complexities of financial planning, regardless of your current financial situation.
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In today’s world, we all have issues and causes close to our hearts. Getting started with charitable giving can be a challenge if you’re unsure where to start. These tips will help you give back to charities you care about, no matter your budget.