11,000 Expressions are in “So To Speak”…But can You name 10 money-related expressions? A few of WISER’s favorites: A Day Late and A Dollar Short; Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees, and It’s Like Money in the Bank. Find So to …
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 …
Supplemental Pension Benefits for Veterans and Their Survivors
The US Department of Veterans Affairs helps veterans and their families cope with financial challenges by providing supplemental income through the Veterans Pension benefit. Veterans Pension is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to low-income wartime Veterans. Improved Disability Pension – …
Thinking Ahead: Informing the Design of Roadmap for Keeping Your Money Safe as You Age
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