March 28, 2020 Cindy Hounsell, WISER’s President, contributed this Forbes article with some much-needed hopeful news from Washington. See link to the Forbes article here: Glimmer of Good News
Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 signed into law.
March 25, 2020 – The law reauthorizes critical Older Americans Act (OAA) programs through 2024. (Originally published on the HHS blog)
Supporting Latina Savings on Latina Equal Pay Day
November 20 2019 – This year, Latina Equal Pay Day is being observed on November 20, 2019. This event marks the day when Latina pay catches up to that of white, non-Hispanic men from the previous year. More than 50 years after the passage of …
Tips and Tools for National Retirement Security Week and Beyond!
October 25, 2019 – National Retirement Security Week, held this year from October 20-26th, is a national effort to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. The week provides an opportunity to reflect on your personal retirement …
Your Social Security Benefit Statement May Be Wrong
August 14, 2019 – This summer, reporters with Forbes and USA Today discovered that Social Security had mailed out thousands of incorrect benefit statements to prospective recipients. A number of those who asked for information on their account via a …
A Mistake With Lingering Regret: Cashing Out Your 401(k)
May 31, 2019 – Guest Blog Author: Tom Hawkins, Retirement Clearinghouse As May ends and we observe the close of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the role that older adults play in society and their many contributions. This …
Hispanic Heritage Month: Building Financial Security through the Latina Savings Project
September 25, 2018 – Half a century ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the nation’s first formal recognition of Latino/Latina culture, history, and contributions by declaring Hispanic Heritage Week in the United States. Twenty years later, President Ronald Reagan reaffirmed the importance …
It’s Not Too Late! Special Medicare Part B Enrollment Deadline Approaching
September 21, 2018 – Did you become eligible for Medicare Part A on or after March 1, 2013? Did you keep your Affordable Care Act (ACA) health coverage instead of enrolling in Medicare Part B and then discover there were penalties …
Understanding and Solving the Problem of Women’s 401(k) Cashout Leakage
August 1, 2018 – Guest author: Tom Hawkins, vice president of sales and marketing with Retirement Clearinghouse At a recent Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) roundtable addressing strategies, choices and decisions for women’s retirement income, important new data was presented that highlights the challenges …
Stay Engaged With Financial Wellness At Every Age
May 29, 2018 – Every May, WISER is pleased to partner with organizations across the country for Older American’s Month, led by the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes …