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 …
Understanding and Solving the Problem of Women’s 401(k) Cashout Leakage
August 1, 2018 – Guest author: Tom Hawkins, vice president of sales and marketing with Retirement Clearinghouse At a recent Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) roundtable addressing strategies, choices and decisions for women’s retirement income, important new data was presented that highlights the challenges …
Stay Engaged With Financial Wellness At Every Age
May 29, 2018 – Every May, WISER is pleased to partner with organizations across the country for Older American’s Month, led by the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes …
National Social Security Month Shines a Light on Online Services
April 19, 2018 – WISER is pleased to share this message from the Social Security Administration in celebration of National Social Security Month. In April, we celebrate National Social Security Month, and highlight our agency’s mission and purpose. We’re with …
Get to Know Your Social Security Benefit
April 1, 2018 – April is Social Security Month (follow #SocialSecurityMonth on social media for more). While WISER is dedicated to promoting women’s financial security every month of the year, setting a month aside to focus on Social Security is …
Women’s History Month: A Time to Reflect on Women’s Retirement Challenges
March 23, 2018 – Guest author: Lori Lucas, President and CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute As we observe Women’s History Month, themed, “Nevertheless, She Persisted,” there are things to celebrate when it comes to women’s potential retirement security. Women are …
America Saves Week: Talking about Saving Helps You Save
March 1, 2018 – America Saves Week (February 26 – March 3, 2017) is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action. Each year, WISER and other organizations across the country encourage savers – or potential savers –to …
You’ve Made Your Financial Resolutions. Here’s How To Actually Keep Them.
January 18, 2018 – At the turn of every New Year, the internet is filled with lists of resolutions—ones that will help you get in shape, or improve your mood, or strengthen your relationships. Our favorite lists offer resolutions to …
How To Keep Retirement Savings On Track While Caregiving
November 20, 2017 – November is National Family Caregivers Month—an annual event celebrated by WISER and partner organizations of family caregivers across the country. It’s a time to raise awareness of family caregiver issues, celebrate their efforts and increase support. …
WISER’s 2017 Symposium: Wrap-Up & Highlights
On September 19, 2017, nearly 150 participants engaged on the issue WISER cares about most—women’s retirement security. The event was WISER’s 2017 Symposium: The Gender Story: A Symposium on Retirement Solutions for Women. The event began with opening remarks by WISER’s …