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What is financial security?

Financial security is a state of being. When you are financially secure, you are prepared for the unexpected, know where your money is going, and have plans for the future. In practice, achieving financial security means different things to different people. The key is conscientiously managing your money with an eye for the big picture. Life happens, and you’ll find that you can better handle sudden changes and take advantage of opportunities when your finances are under control.

What is Wi$eUp?

Wi$eUp is a demonstration project developed to improve the financial security of Generation X & Y women. Besides trying to save more and spend less, have you given some thought to retirement? Have you ever really considered how much you’ll need and just how much your money can grow in the meantime? It’s time to get serious, take control, and quit waiting for a rainy day. It’s time to wise up!

Who can use the Wi$eUp curriculum?

Anybody can use the Wi$eUp Curriculum, but we have designed it with Generation X & Y women in mind. However, you’ll find the information and exercises work for anyone. Please share this website with any friends, acquaintances, family, coworkers, listservs, etc. whom you feel will benefit from a few key lessons to jump start their financial planning.

How can I participate in Wi$eUp, the Women’s Bureau demonstration project?

Participants in the Women’s Bureau demonstration project are being recruited. If you would like to be an official participant, please refer to the Contact Us page for contact information. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to use any of the features open to the general public on this website, including the Wi$eUp curriculum.

Can anyone send a question to the financial experts?

Only official students in the online demonstration project can send a question to the financial experts. Please visit the Expert Q&A page to read about the experts and to view the question and answer exchanges posted online.

What other financial resources are available to women through the Internet?

The Internet is full of financial education resources. The challenge is determining which resources meet your needs and preferences while providing accurate, reliable information. Visit our Recommended Resources page for a listing of useful sites we have identified.

I am concerned about the security of the information I submit at the end of each chapter. Is the Wi$eUp site secure?

The Wi$eUp website is a secure website. The information you submit is confidential and stored on a secure server.