Society of Actuaries October 2020 New report released— Thinking Ahead: Informing the Design of Roadmap for Keeping Your Money Safe as You Age Adults over age 65 are faced with many new challenges since the novel coronavirus became a global …
‘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 …
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
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 …