As Financial Literacy Month comes to a close, we want to share all the tips, tools and resources for improving your financial know-how that WISER has been sharing all month long.
SECURE 2.0 will advance women’s retirement security
The U.S. House of Representatives took a major step recently toward helping millions of Americans whose retirement savings have been impacted by the double hit of COVID and inflation. Learn more about the Securing a Strong Retirement Act.
Three Retirement Planning Tips For Women
In 1939, Ida May Fuller stopped by the local Social Security office in her hometown of Rutland, VT to get information about Social Security. The following year, she received the very first Social Security benefit payment. Ida’s story still holds lessons for women today—and it started with her getting the information she needed. Today, signing up for a personal my Social Security account can help you get tailored information to plan for your retirement.
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 …
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 …
Glimmer of Good News from Capitol Hill and the White House
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