The Theme of Older Americans Month 2020 is Make Your Mark 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 …
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 money, so what’s …
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
The law reauthorizes critical Older Americans Act (OAA) programs through 2024. (Originally published on the HHS blog)
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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WISER publishes its WISERWoman newsletter quarterly. Get a firsthand look at WISER's materials and the latest information, news and resources to help you plan for your financial future.