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WISER`s New Report Highlights Effective Financial Education Project for Nurses

In honor of National Nurses Week, WISER is pleased to release the final report from our Nurses’ Investor Education Project, a multi-year financial education initiative aiming to improve nurses’ financial security using educational tools, resources and peer-to-peer training and workshops. Read the report and press release.

May is Older Americans Month

Join WISER in celebrating Older Americans Month in May. This year's theme is Never Too Old to Play, and here at WISER we also know you are Never Too Old to Pay. It is never too late to start saving your money for retirement. Whether you have $25 or $2,500 to spare, there are smart ways to invest your money to build your retirement savings.

Click here to read some helpful questions to ask your mother or grandmother in order to properly map out your financial future.

 

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Winter 2010 Newsletter

Create Your Retirement Roadmap with Online Tools and Calculators

Preparing for retirement isn't just about saving money (though that is a very important part!) It is about knowing what you will need in retirement and then creating a plan that will help you get there. And there are plenty of tools that can help. Also in this issue, learn how the Saver's Tax Credit can save you money on your taxes, and much, much more!  

Check Out the WISER Blog

Check out our latest blog to learn about the unique money challenges that women face throughout their lives and why they need to build a retirement plan that reflects these challenges.

NCOA Launches HomeEquityAdvisor.org

The National Council on Aging recently launched a new website, HomeEquityAdvisor.org, to help older homeowners make the most of their largest financial asset, their home. This site provides information, tools, and consumer advice to help homeowners use and protect the value in their homes.

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Wiser Top Five:

5 Ways WISER Made the News

1. "Can Boomer Women Afford to Retire?"
     Forbes

2. "Are Women Behind the Curve in Saving for Retirement?"
     KPBS-San Diego National Public Radio

3. "Why Women Should Manage Their Own Money "
     U.S. News & World Report

4. "Guiding a Child to Financial Independence"
     The New York Times

5."Husbands: Poor Retirement Planning Could Lead to Desperate Housewives"
     CBS Money Watch

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