Savings Bonds are often considered a safe and trustworthy investment because the U.S. government backs them. There are different types of savings bonds, the most recent and one of the most popular types being the I Bond. A key feature of the I Bond is that it is inflation-protected.
October 17, 2022 By Anna M. Rappaport, Society of Actuaries and WISER Board Member In my research about life at higher ages, I have become
By Anna M. Rappaport, Society of Actuaries and WISER Board Member Many seniors manage their money throughout their entire life, but others reach a time
By Anna M. Rappaport, Society of Actuaries and WISER Board Member When older individuals need help, family support is very important. But some people have
WISER’ Annual Women’s Retirement Symposium Roadmap to Retirement Readiness: Removing Roadblocks & Expanding Literacy September 28, 2022 Washington, DC Thank you speakers, sponsors and attendees!
Back to school is underway, and students and teachers are lining up their pencils and straightening their rulers—gearing up for the year ahead. Particularly at this time of year, teachers are drafting their lesson plans, constructing syllabi, and reading new texts.
Caregivers often face unpleasant surprises later in life. Many people retire without considering the challenges that they – and those who help them – may face 20 years later. In the first 20 years of retirement, many retirees lose family members, suffer physical or mental decline, or face other life changes.
Here’s some big-picture financial advice to consider for any couple but especially for an about-to-be or newlywed couple. Share what you know (and don’t know) about your personal finances: Yes, open up the books.
Eligibility rules for survivors benefits have improved: the age requirements are lower, surviving ex-spouses are eligible, including surviving spouses and partners of same-sex relationships. However, a surviving spouse is often unsure how to start claiming their survivor’s benefits. We have some information to assist you in applying for benefits as a surviving spouse.
As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, we want to share all the tips, tools and resources for improving your financial know-how that WISER has been sharing all month long.
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