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...]
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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...]
Treasurer Spencer Coggs Keynote Speaker at Financial Education Graduation
Recently, 100 students of the “Make Your Money Talk” financial education class heard keynote speaker City Treasurer Spencer Coggs give a talk on “Financial Freedom” at their graduation ceremony at … [Read more...]
Money Smart Week® Wisconsin Kicks Off this Saturday
MADISON – Dozens of communities across the state will celebrate Money Smart Week® Wisconsin starting Saturday and extending through April 25 with hundreds of events focused on improving the personal … [Read more...]