Managing
Your Money
Resources and tips for caregivers.
Explore topics around budgeting, retirement planning, tax help, debt or credit management and more.
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Take Advantage of Workplace Benefits
Healthcare Coverage
Eligible caregivers can get healthcare coverage starting at just $25 per month. You can save on medical costs for yourself, with the option to include your kids in your coverage too.
Job-Matching
Carina is a free online service that helps caregivers find new clients and fill their schedules. By matching you with people who need care, it’s an easy way to increase your hours and income.
Continuing Education
Get paid to build new skills through Continuing Education courses. By learning new skills, you can better support your current clients and be ready to take on new ones.
Free Shoes for Caregivers
Caregivers get one free pair of shoes every year through the Caregiver Kicks program, saving you money on work shoes. You can choose from over 90 styles of slip-resistant shoes from top brands.
Retirement Benefit
The Secure Retirement Plan is funded by your employer, not your paycheck. That means you can build retirement savings, giving you peace of mind for the future.
Day-to-Day Budgeting
A Simple Guide
to Budgeting
Managing your money doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A budget is a simple way to track your income, control your spending, and make the most of your money.
Managing
Irregular Income
Caregiving often means paychecks that change from week to week, which can make planning tough. With the right tools, you can manage it and feel more in control of your money.
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Managing Debt:
Practical Tips
Many caregivers struggle with debt from medical bills or credit cards. Knowing how debt works and using simple payoff strategies can help you manage it and work toward better financial future.
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How Credit Works
& Why It Matters
Credit shows how you manage borrowed money and your score can affect things like housing, loans, and phone plans. Understanding credit can help you feel more confident about your finances.
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Retirement Planning
Retirement Planning:
Getting Started
Planning ahead is the key to a comfortable retirement. Learn about common sources of retirement income and get access to planning resources and tools like retirement calculators.
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ICanRetire:
Free Planning Resource
ICanRetire offers free tools, quizzes, articles and videos to help you plan for retirement—whether it’s just around the corner or years away. It’s all explained in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
Your Guide to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Getting started with an IRA is simple—and it can help you save more for retirement. Learn how IRAs work, their tax advantages, and if you qualify for extra savings through tax credits.
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Understanding Compounding Interest
Learn how compounding interest helps your money grow over time. A dollar put in savings today is worth more than a dollar saved later because it has time to grow.
Tax Preparation
Tax Prep & Free Filing
You don’t have to pay to file taxes—there are safe, easy programs that can help. Learn about free services that offer free tax preparation and keep more money in your pocket.
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Tax Credits for Caregivers
Tax credits can lower what you owe and even give you money back. From the Child Tax Credit to the Earned Income, there are many ways to save. Learn which credits you qualify for and how they can help your family.
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Retirement Benefit Support
If you have questions, visit the support page or call a Milliman Secure Retirement representative at 1-800-726-8303. Help is available in your language.
Common Retirement Terms to Know
Learn the definitions of common retirement terms and definitions you need to know in order to make decisions for your financial future.
SEIU 775 Secure Retirement Plan
The Secure Retirement Plan (SRP) provides caregivers with more income at retirement. It was created to provide another source of income in addition to your other retirement accounts.
Retirement for Former Caregivers
Even if you are no longer working as a caregiver, you still have your Secure Retirement Plan (SRP) and resources to help you prepare for retirement.