Consumer Alert: What to Expect When the DOL Conflict Rule Goes Into Effect

Retirement Investing Fiduciary Rule

Because of the Department of Labor's new conflict of interest rule set to take effect on June 9, workers and retirees will be legally entitled to retirement investment advice that serves their best interests, regardless of who provides that advice or how they choose to pay for it. >> Learn more from Consumer Federation of America

: Written by Barbara Roper, Consumer Federation of America; Category: Blog; Published: 07 June 2017

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Starting and Continuing a Personal Finance Journey

Written by Sara Cooper | December 23, 2013

When Kiara Hardin, now a junior at Western Illinois University, became an intern with the Chicago Summer Business Institute during her sophomore year of high school, she began her personal finance journey. The program required participants to open a savings account.

The Gift of Homeownership

Written by Tammy G. Bruzon | August 5, 2015

Quaneka Willis, a single mother of three children, was receiving rental assistance through the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee when she decided to take control of her finances. So, in September of 2013 she attended the Make Your Money Talk program and pledged as a Wisconsin Saver. In less than 12 months, she had maximized her savings and was beginning the process of purchasing her first home.

Transforming “I Can’t Save” to “I Will Save”

Written by Guest Blogger | January 13, 2016

You will not believe what it took to completely change my life. About three years ago, the HR Administrator of the corporation where I worked (as a temp with no benefits) forwarded an email to me. Fifteen seconds. One small act of kindness. That's it - that's all it took!