What is SAGECents?
SAGECents is a digital wellness platform made specifically for LGBTQ+ elders to increase financial stability and reduce economic stress.
By creating a free account, registrants instantly access tools, information, and resources that are curated for the LGBTQ+ experience to help elders make the financial decisions that are right for their life. This includes information such as what benefits are available through Medicare, how to create a health proxy and a living will, and tips for increasing credit scores.
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NEW! Building Housing Knowledge for Financial Freedom
We know that finances and housing go hand-in-hand. That’s why SAGECents is expanding our housing resources in partnership with SAGE’s National LGBTQ+ Housing Initiative (NHI).
Recognizing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in securing stable housing, SAGECents is expanding and enhancing resources for users, whether they be homeowners, renters, or seeking long-term care options. The all-new Housing Resources Survey provides a customized report that lists helpful resources based on a user’s living situation, housing goals, and current needs or interests.
WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT FOR OUR ELDERS?
CELEBRATING SAGECENTS SUCCESS!
To date, SAGECents has served nearly 3,000 users with impressive results! 46% have increased savings, 58% have reduced debt and over 50% of users have increased their credit score. We encourage people to sign-up and reap the rewards of financial wellness.
WHAT ARE CURRENT USERS SAYING?
“[SAGECents] has been a lifesaver for me, especially during the pandemic. Having to cut back on things, staying within my budget. I have cut back over 50% on a lot of bills – I don’t have any big bills, vehicles are paid off. I’ve been working more on my savings, having more saving in there, which I do have now.”
“It is a very comforting feeling to know that SAGECents is there. Sure, there are things I already know, because if not I wouldn’t have been able to suffer a loss and retire, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t need nudges to stay on track and encouragement to keep moving down the correct path. Never underestimate the motivation, validation and encouragement that SAGECents can provide to a person, especially on a “not so good” day.”
OUR PARTNERS
This program was created in partnership with LifeCents and with generous support from the Wells Fargo Foundation to ensure that LGBTQ+ elders have access to resources that will support their financial literacy and stability. Learn more about Wells Fargo Foundation’s diversity and inclusion work with the LGBTQ+ community here.
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I worked for 40 years as a social worker, living paycheck to paycheck and doing the best I can. Now that I’m retired, I’m doing better, but still need some guidance and direction. The app really helped me validate how I’m feeling and gave me a road map on how to get to where I want to go.
