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Financial Literacy

·        360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

A free program of the nation’s certified public accountants to help Americans understand their personal finances through every stage of life

·        Creative Wealth for Women

Workshops and financial coaching programs

·        GreenPath Debt Solutions

Provides tools and resources for self-study; delivers group presentations and community workshops; offers financial education programs and tools to organizations; and promotes and teaches financial literacy to youth.

·        Hands on Banking

Easy, fun, and free financial skill courses for you and your family

·        LearnVest

It’s time to start living your richest life, LearnVest will help with tools, content, and personalized support

·        Mint

Resource to help pull all your financial accounts into one place. Set a budget, track your goals and do more with your money.

·        Practical Money Skills for Life

Get information and tips on personal finance based on life events, such as buying a car, renting an apartment, and marriage.

·        Smart About Money

Find economic survival skills and help plan for goals for your future

·        WeConnect

Find resources and get assistance with health, tax preparation, education, and housing.

·        Wi$e Up

Free online resources and courses from on women and financial literacy from the Women’s Bureau, US Department of Labor.

College Savings
Find out how you can start a college savings fund for your child at any income level. Learn more from Wisconsin's state-sponsored college savings programs:

• EdVest

Start a college fund on behalf of your child with an initial contribution of $250 and a deposit of $15 per month

• Tomorrow’s scholar

Start a college fund on behalf of your child with an initial contribution of $250 and a deposit of $25 per month

Savings Program

·        Join Wisconsin Saves to start building wealth by setting a goal and making a plan for saving!

From America Saves

·        Importance of Credit History and Successful Saving

Learn about what a credit report and score are and what saving options are available to you.

Department of Labor Savings Publications

·        Savings Fitness

A guide to your money and your financial future - learn about how to begin saving and avoid debt and credit problems

·        Time is on Your Side

Read about new employee saving tips, such as learning about investment banking choices and opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Emergency Savings

·        Coming Up with Cash in a Pinch: Emergency Savings and its Alternatives – Webinar from the Center for Financial Security

Find out how much money is generally needed in an emergency savings account and how to address the barriers to building this savings