Money/Finance
It’s Money Smart Week in Wisconsin
Learn more about a variety of topics, some geared specifically toward Wisconsin baby boomers, at events throughout the state during Money Smart Week Wisconsin, Oct. 10-17, 2009.
12Oct2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
Now or later? It’s up to you when to collect Social Security
When should you begin collecting Social Security benefits? For some, it makes sense to take them as soon as possible. Others should plan on living a long time and wait, experts say.
15Jul2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
Tapping into 401(k) a last resort
Using funds from a 401(k) may seem like a solution to money woes — but it’ll cost you in more ways than one.
5Jul2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
State warns of IRS tax scams
Beware of phone calls or e-mails claiming to come from the IRS, warn the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Revenue.
31Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
Accessing your FICO score may get easier
You may soon be able to gain access to your FICO score on a regular basis – for free.
26Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
Financial stress causing health problems
Health problems caused by financial stress affect 1 in 5 adults age 45 or better, a new survey by AARP finds.
15Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
Why 2009 won’t be so bad for consumers
When you consider the low mortgage rates, stock bargains, cost-of-living increases for Social Security, travel discounts, and more, 2009 doesn’t look quite as bad as 2008, financially speaking.
4Jan2009 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
Study: Women worried about savings but not taking action
Most women are feeling anxious about their retirement savings – yet few are making major changes to ensure future security, a new study finds.
16Dec2008 | badgerboomer | 0 comments | Continued
