FINANCIAL LITERACY After more than a year of the pandemic, many people have experienced changes in how they manage their money. With different spending needs and, in some cases changes in … [Read more...]
It’s Financial Health Month: Chart the Path Toward Your Next Milestone
SPONSORED CONTENT When was the last time you looked at your bank account balance? According to a recent study, over 60 percent of Americans check their balance at least once week . This is a habit, … [Read more...]
Bill 280 is Approved
By Nyesha Stone Wisconsin’s school system has been the talk of the town for years. With the many budget cuts and layoffs, people have lost hope in our education, especially when it comes to our … [Read more...]
MyMoney.gov – Spend
Spend The fundamental concept of Spend is: make a budget or a plan for using your money wisely. It’s helpful to set short and long-term financial goals and manage your money to meet them. Actions … [Read more...]
Make A Budget Worksheet
MyMoney.gov – Earn
Earn The Earn principle is about more than the amount you are paid through work. This principle is about knowing the fine print and details about your paycheck, including deductions and … [Read more...]
State Rep. Jason Fields Puts on Professor’s Cap for Personal Financial Literacy Classes
By Danielle Miller Wisconsin State Representative Jason Fields is sharing his financial knowledge with Milwaukee Communities through classes. Jason Fields is teaching members in Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Nominations still being accepted for 2016 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award
MADISON – Nominations for the 2016 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award are still being accepted by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy. Submission deadline is December 1. Nominations may be … [Read more...]
Financial literacy, college affordability are important initiatives for DFI
By Secretary Lon E. Roberts Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Personal financial literacy is a life skill that can make a huge difference in the lives of Wisconsin citizens. People … [Read more...]
WWBIC staff member attends financial literacy training
MADISON – Aevalina Gwynne, a financial coach for the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC), attended the National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy (NIFEL) training July 6-8 … [Read more...]