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 …
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 …
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP have released Caregiving in the U.S. 2020. This report is the most recent update to the trended research series, Caregiving in the U.S., conducted roughly every five years. The 2020 update reveals …
A look at the goals that were met and ones still needing to reach fruition Next Avenue Money & Policy By Bob Blancato Elder Advocate, May 5, 2020 This week marks the 25th anniversary of the end of President Clinton’s …
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
Monday, April 20, 2020 The Department of Treasury announced that although Social Security (retirement, survivors, and disability insurance) recipients who did not file taxes in 2018 or 2019 will receive their $1200 individual payments automatically, those recipients with dependent children …
4/22/2020 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 report do not …
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 …
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 scams. The following link will take you to a factsheet about three of the …
WISER’s publishes its WISERWoman newsletter 2-3 times a year. Get the latest information, news and resources to help you plan for your financial future.
WISER’s publishes its WISERWoman newsletter 2-3 times a year. Get the latest information, news and resources to help you plan for your financial future.