By Nyesha Stone In 2017, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared opioid abuse a public health emergency and estimated that 11.4 million Americans misused prescription opioids. … [Read more...]
State’s college affordability website adds Educator section, other enhancements
MADISON – A new resource for Wisconsin educators has been added to the college affordability website that was launched last year by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). The … [Read more...]
DFI, state and federal regulators release 2016 national survey on community banking
ST. LOUIS – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) in conjunction with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the Federal Reserve, this week published Community Banking … [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...]
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...]