Happy 89th Birthday, Social Security!
August 16, 2024 – This week Social Security celebrated its 89th birthday. To celebrate, WISER is highlighting key tips and information you need to know
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WISER & CFPB – Virtual Roundtable on Caregiving
Aging, Caregiving, & Financial Costs Finding Resources & Improving the Pathways Forward April 10, 2024 Hosted by WISER and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
WISER Celebrates America Saves Week 2024!
April 12, 2024 – This past week, organizations and individuals across the country have celebrated America Saves Week. WISER is proud to be a partner
Emergency Savings Account – A Financial Safety Net
What is an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund is cash that is easily accessible only in case of an emergency. Unexpected financial events can come
WISER’s Annual Women’s Retirement Symposium
Women & Retirement: Improving the Pathways Forward October 4, 2023 Thank you speakers, sponsors, and participants! AGENDA SPEAKER BIOS SPEAKER PRESENTATION SLIDES: Master Set of
Social Security: 5 Factors that Impact Your Benefit Amount
1. Social Security benefits are calculated based on your highest 35 earning years. For years that income is not earned, a zero is used in
Older Women and Poverty
Every day more than 10,000 people in the United States turn 65. From 1969 to 2020, the portion of people over age 65 who were
Take Care of Yourself
It’s a common, well-intended expression. You’ve had a death in the family or a serious medical event for someone you love and for whom you
A Top Priority
IMPACT (ACLI blog) article by Cindy Hounsell August 3, 2022 Every day financial needs like food, family and shelter take priority over saving for retirement.
SECURE 2.0 will advance women’s retirement security
The Hill Opinion article by Cindy Hounsell, WISER President April 19, 2022 The U.S. House of Representatives took a major step recently toward helping millions