Building a modest emergency fund can provide financial security and peace of mind. This brief describes the current lack of emergency savings in Wisconsin and strategies for building savings going forward. Issue Brief: Emergency Savings: New Approaches to Save for a Rainy Day. mp3 file*: Emergency Savings: New Approaches to Save for a Rainy Day […]
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Some financial counselors may dismiss bonds as being too small and offering returns that are too low. But for many savers bonds have features that are hard to beat: Risk Free. No Fees. No Experience Necessary. Liquid but Some Constraints. Flexible. Bonds can be used to save for anything including education, retirement and even gifts. […]
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Many financial services are offered outside of federally-insured or regulated financial institutions. This Issue Brief and corresponding audio will provide an overview of what is available in the market today and why people may choose these alternatives. Presented April 2010 mp3 File* Alternative Financial Products This Lunchtime Learning audio also includes information on Reverse Mortgages. […]
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