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By Spencer Williams Published on March 30, 2020 In extraordinary times like these, it is understandable that Americans need emergency cash injections to pay expenses. But before tapping their 401(k)s, workers should at least follow the advice offered by the …
Most people are familiar with the well-known “gender wage gap,” men out-earning women an average 18 cents on the dollar. Less well known is how pay inequity eventually translates into a “retirement wage gap” that increases the poverty rate for …
Posted on March 30, 2020 by Cindy Hounsell, President, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER®), on the SSA.gov blog. At the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), we are often asked why we focus on women. The answer …
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When you’re in the midst of a divorce, you have to juggle so many things. The emotional toll is hard enough to manage along with the many practical issues — including that women often fail to make a priority of …
Women are three times more likely to experience the death of a spouse than men. For many women, widowhood means taking on and making important decisions about current and future financial, legal, and personal matters at a particularly difficult time. …
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What is Medicare Medicare is a federal government program that provides health insurance to people age 65 and over. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. Citizens or permanent legal resident with at least five years of continuous residence. …
As you think about your own financial well-being as a caregiver, consider these 4 steps: STEP 1: Think about your own future. As a caregiver, it may be tempting to leave your full-time job or to work part time, however, …
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.