7 Ways Americans Use Their Tax Refunds 

7 Ways Americans Use Their Tax Refunds 

There’s nothing like the joy that comes from completing your tax return and discovering you’ll get a refund check headed your way. It feels like free money, and since it’s a surplus from tax you have already paid, you can make use of the full amount!   Some people...
What is Team Milli Saving for in 2024? 

What is Team Milli Saving for in 2024? 

Want to know what those who work in the financial services space save for, and how? On team Milli, we’ve always got money on our minds. To kick off the year, we want to share our general savings priorities, our top savings priorities, and how we plan to reach...
Building an Emergency Fund Beyond 6 Months 

Building an Emergency Fund Beyond 6 Months 

If you’ve read anything about having an emergency fund, you’ve likely read the advice to start with $1,000 for unexpected expenses, then build three to six months of your household expenses in savings in case of a loss of income. That is a solid start, but like...
Savings Tips for College Students

Savings Tips for College Students

Summer is winding down, so you know what that means – another academic year begins! For students heading off to college for the first time, or heading back to campus, you’ve got a whole new year of opportunities to learn and grow. Not just as students, but also...
How to Start Saving for Retirement 

How to Start Saving for Retirement 

​​Is there a good time to start saving for retirement? Yes – as soon as you earn your first paycheck! Since that’s probably already in the past for you, we’ll go with the next best option – today.   It may feel like you can delay it when retirement is in...
How to Save $5,000 in One Year

How to Save $5,000 in One Year

What’s on the horizon for your life in the next year? Maybe something fun like travel, a motorcycle to fulfill that midlife crisis, or a new furry friend? Or, perhaps you’re planning something practical – like home repairs or LASIK surgery to say goodbye to...
Does Couponing Really Save you Money?

Does Couponing Really Save you Money?

If you like to save money, you’ve likely used a coupon at some point in your life. Whether you clip a paper coupon that came in the mail or use a digital coupon from a retailer’s shopping app, they can be super helpful to reduce the cost of all kinds of purchases. For...
How to Increase Income to Increase Savings

How to Increase Income to Increase Savings

The concept behind saving money is simple – to save money, you have to bring in more income than it takes to cover your bills, and set aside the extra. For many, that’s where the first hurdle lies. The past few years have been a crash course in inflation for...
10 Ways to Save Today to Gain Financial Confidence

10 Ways to Save Today to Gain Financial Confidence

America Saves Week is a great time to encourage people to save money and build personal wealth. The observance is an annual celebration and a call to action for Americans to save successfully with financial confidence.  Financial confidence involves recognizing that...