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.
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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
I-Bonds Paying Interest Rate of 6.89%
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.
Money Mule Scams
Money Mules are typically the unwitting victims of fraudsters who are tricked into receiving and forwarding money as part of a money laundering scam or other fraud. Do not let yourself become a money mule. Here’s what you need to know.
Leaving a Job or Working Part-Time
It is important to understand and plan for the financial and retirement costs of changes to your employment. If you are thinking about leaving your job or reducing your hours to part-time, find out what will happen to your benefits. Decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on your financial future.
Gift Card Payment Scams
A popular and convenient gift for any occasion is a gift card. Unfortunately, gift cards are also popular and convenient among scammers. So what is a gift card scam?
Emergency Savings Account – A WISE Investment
Life is full unexpected emergencies and expenses. No matter your age or income, everyone needs an emergency savings fund. According to the Transamerica Center for
Guides for “Managing Someone Else’s Money”
The “Managing Someone Else’s Money” guides can help you understand your role as a financial caregiver, also called a fiduciary. Each guide explains your responsibilities
Saver’s Tax Credit
Millions of working Americans are missing out on a valuable tax credit – The IRS’ Retirement Savings Contribution Credit, or Saver’s Tax Credit. The 18th
GAO Report on Retirement Security – Older Women Facing a Financially Uncertain Future
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging titled, Older Women Report Facing a Financially