Why Gen X Can’t Retire
Roughly 13 percent of Gen X-ers in the United States—ages 39-64—are still paying off student debt, with an average of $40,000 threatening their potential retirement
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Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Link to this article By Kathy L. Lee, Assistant Professor of Gerontological Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington for The Conversation Millions of Americans
Saving for Retirement on Part-Time Pay: The Challenges for Women
Most part-time workers in America are women – leaving them with less access to retirement plans and less money to sock away.
Key Steps Congress Can Take to Help Caregivers’ Finances
People know about the emotional and physical toll on family caregivers, but they often overlook the financial impact. One in five adults now provide uncompensated
Millennials Could Soon See Their Parents Become Their Biggest Expense – and American Families are Woefully Unprepared
Most millennials and Gen Xers have little idea of what’s going to happen when their parents hit retirement age. That’s about to become an increasingly
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
5 Things to Know When Your Child with Disabilities Turns 18
When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if
Older Women Living Alone at Greatest Economic Risk
New Report: Late-life Gender Disparities in Economic Security According to a new Elder Index report, half of all older women living alone across the nation,
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
New Report Shows Caregiving Wallops Retirement Savings
Citing the results from a report from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, caregivers, especially women caregivers, are getting cheated out of retirement savings thanks to the