If you are concerned about paying your mortgage during the coronavirus national emergency, see the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s web page devoted to information about mortgage and housing assistance during the coronavirus national emergency. Additionally, here are WISER factsheets with …
COVID-19 Renter Resources
If you’re having trouble making rent payments as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, you are not alone. Across the country, many tenants are facing job losses, furloughs, or reduced hours, and having to make tough financial decisions in order …
Special Alert for SSA and RRB Benefit Recipients Who Don’t File a Tax Return and Have Dependents
April 20, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a special alert for several groups of federal benefit recipients to act by this Wednesday, April 22, if they didn’t file a tax return in 2018 or 2019 and …
COVID-19: Top Three Scams
Be aware! The COVID-19 crisis has provided an opportunity for scammers to prey on the public. Know how to protect yourself and loved ones from these top three scams. Download the PDF
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 …
Social Security & IRS Economic Impact Payment Portal
In April 2020, the Social Security Administration and the US Treasury Department announced the launch of the IRS Economic Impact online portal. The portal assists eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return apply for the Economic Impact …
Commissioner of Social Security Response to LCAO Members, April 2020
WISER is a Co-chair of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations’ (LCAO)’s Economic Security Task Force. As an organization, we voiced our concerns regarding efforts to ensure prompt issuance of economic impact payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic …
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. See information geared toward borrowers, here: PPP_Borrower_Information_Sheet
Employee Rights — Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under FFCRA
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 …
CARES Act Provides Relief to Individuals / Businesses
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. This $2 trillion emergency relief package is intended to assist individuals and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic crisis. …
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