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 Retirement Studies, having emergency savings to cover unexpected major financial setbacks could help workers avoid …
WISER’s COVID-19 Financial Resources – Infographic Renter Resources Homeowner Resources Social Security Continues to Work For You (*Note that on October 22, 2020, SSA revised information about who can schedule in-person appointments and how to go about …
It can seem intimidating to start investing, but once you have enough money to cover your living expenses and have accumulated some emergency savings, investing is an important next step. Whether you have $25 or $2,500 to save or invest, …
So your parents or your colleagues or maybe just your conscience is on your case to stop spending everything you earn and start saving and investing some of that hard-earned money. But where to begin? It can seem intimidating to …
Here are some common mistakes that a lot of women make and that you can learn to avoid: Debt Learn to live below your means. If you don’t have cash to back up your credit card spending, then do not …
Identity theft and credit card fraud are common types of senior financial abuse. In 2014, the Federal Trade commission reported that 39% of the identity theft complaints, and nearly half (49%) of fraud complaints were from those 50 years of …
Debt Collectors – Who They Are and What They Do: Debt collectors are people who collect debts owed to others. Lawyers and collection agencies are common examples of debt collectors. A debt collector can contact you if you, or a …
If any of the following describe you, you may have too much debt or be heading down a dangerous road to high debts: I’m not sure how much I owe. I can only pay the minimum amounts due on my …
What are Debit Cards? Debit cards look a lot like credit cards. You can use them to purchase items at most of the same places as credit cards, as well as get cash from ATMs. Unlike credit cards, they withdraw …
Prepaid cards are reloadable cards that can be used for making payments, and they may seem like a good alternative to bank debit cards for the “unbanked” population. In 2015, 7% of the U.S. population was not connected to a …
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WISER publishes its WISERWoman newsletter quarterly. Get a firsthand look at WISER's materials and the latest information, news and resources to help you plan for your financial future.