Human Development and Relationship Programs provide many resources for effective decision making.
Are you interested in becoming financially literate? We offer financial resources for you to use that will help you gain or increase your skills and abilities to understand or better understand how to make effective financial decisions.
Finances and Budgeting
| Knowing what to do when you’re faced with an abrupt drop in income due to a layoff, salary reduction, illness or divorce can seem overwhelming. To help people make ends meet amid turbulent economic times, UW-Extension Human Development and Relationships Institute has developed an online financial management tool to help you to meet your needs. |
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Financial Coaching - Money Matters
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Money Matters is a program designed to improve your financial habits. Through this course, you will gain money management skills and build knowledge you can share with your family and friends. The course is offered both online and through county Extension offices. Financial Coaching is a program designed to improve your financial habits. Through this online course, you will gain money management skills and build knowledge you can share with your partner, family and friends. Money Matters program is an online course and you can choose to have Financial Coaching session by contact your locate educator. You may choose from online, Self-Study only or Online Self-Study with Financial Coaching.
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Encouraging Financial Conversations
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Unsure about how to discuss money with your clients? Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help you engage in positive conversations around money. The six-hour training is geared for helping professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff), but open to anyone! You will learn how to help empower others to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Registration is required to access the zoom sessions.
You’ll find the information you need, including registration HERE 2023 BOOSTER + PRACTICE SESSIONS-10:30am – noon Flyer
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Money Smart Wisconsin
Money Smart Wisconsin Scholarship Contest
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Enter for a chance to win a $1,000 Contribution to an Edvest 529 Account In support of Money Smart Wisconsin (April 15-21, 2023), the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt and its partner organizations are sponsoring a Money Smart 2023 Essay Contest. Wisconsin’s graduating high school seniors are encouraged to answer this year’s Money Smart Question for a chance to win one of twelve scholarships to be given as a $1,000 Edvest account. Download the Application and Essay Question at this site |
Money Smart Wisconsin in Crawford County 2022 Book Read
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Credit Report
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It is important to check your report regularly to make sure it is accurate and up to date. The credit reporting system is set up so that you are responsible for finding and correcting errors in your reports.Download a calendar reminder and access the credit report information here. |
Aging Mastery
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The Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) seeks to empower participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are good for themselves and for others. AMP 2023 Spring Series – Free 10-class series January 12-March 16 This FLYER provides you with more details and the contact information you’ll need to register. |
Planning Ahead
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Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension faculty and staff. The 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. LOOK for upcoming dates for the next Planning AHEAD session. |
”529” Wisconsin's Savings Plans
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“Many parents and families today worry their child or grandchild will begin their adult lives burdened with crippling school loan debt. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether your son or daughter is getting ready for pre-school or high school, the time to figure out your college savings plan options is now. Find out how Edvest College Savings Plan can be a part of your college savings strategy.” EDVEST today |
Tax (Prep-During - After Refund)
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Individuals who may want to make clean energy, home upgrades can use an online calculator to learn which tax rebates may be available through the Inflation Reduction Act |
Rent Smart
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Rent Smart: A Tenant Training ProgramIt is important that all Wisconsin citizens have access to information on housing. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides resources on the topics of renting and home ownership. Rent Smartis designed to help those individuals who have little to no rental experience and those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing.
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Resources
Reverse Mortgage |
What is Reverse Mortgage? What are disadvantages of reverse mortgages? Am I eligible for a reverse mortgage? Answers can be found by accessing this Reverse Mortgage – FACT SHEET |
