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
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COVID-19 Resources
WISER’s COVID-19 Financial Resources – Infographic Renter Resources Homeowner Resources The CARES Act and Your Retirement Plan COVID-19 Top Three Scams
“I’m Ready to Save, Now What?” The Basics of Saving and Investing
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
The Beginner’s Guide to Saving and Investing
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
5 Money Mistakes Women Should Avoid
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.
Senior Financial Abuse: Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud
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
Debt Collection: Know What Collectors Can and Can’t Do
Debt Collectors – Who They Are and What They Do: Debt collectors are people who collect debts owed to others. Lawyers and collection agencies are
Debt Warning Signs
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
Debit Cards
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
Prepaid Debit Cards: Read the Fine Print!
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