April 30, 2021 – As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, we wanted to share all the tips, tools and resources for improving your financial know-how that WISER has been sharing all month long. This includes topics like Retirement …
Three Retirement Planning Tips For Women
March 19, 2021 By Cindy Hounsell, President, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (originally posted on Social Security Matters’ blog) One day in 1939, Ida May Fuller stopped by the local Social Security office in her hometown of Rutland, Vermont, …
WISER Celebrates America Saves Week
February 26, 2021 – This past week, organizations and individuals across the country celebrated America Saves Week. WISER is proud to be a partner in this effort to help Americans on the road to increased savings. As the celebration wraps …
The Pandemic, Women, and the Push Toward Part-Time Work
November 18, 2020 – by Jeanne de Cervens, Founder and President of JdeC Strategies, LLC. The gains women have made in the workforce and in financial independence are now at risk due to the disproportionate impact of the pandemic. Nearly …
‘Saver’s Tax What?’ A Key Tool for Retirement Savers – Who Knew?
October 20, 2020 – Since October is National Retirement Security Month, let’s hear it for everyone giving their all on the job, and saving for the day when they can finally retire. They deserve cheers — especially those earning moderate incomes. But …
“Make Your Mark” for Older Americans Month 2020!
May 2020 – Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. For 57 years, Older Americans …
Really? You’re Kidding…Now’s The Time For Financial Literacy?
April 27, 2020 In her recent article for Forbes, WISER President, Cindy Hounsell reminds people that April is “Financial Literacy Month”. She understands this probably prompts an instinctive response like: So what. I’m worried about coronavirus— plus, there’s no extra …
Social Security 2020 Trustees Report Released
April 22, 2020 – The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. According to Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, the projections in this year’s …
The CARES Act & Your Retirement Plan
April 18, 2020 – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. This $2 trillion emergency relief package is intended to assist individuals and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and …
Why Women Need to Plan Carefully to Make the Best Retirement Decisions
March 30, 2020- by Cindy Hounsell, President, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER®), posted on the Social Security Administration’s Social Security Matters blog. At the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), we are often asked why we focus on …