Money Smart Wisconsin
Join us for Money Smart Wisconsin Week during the week of
April 5-12, 2025!
Sessions available for in-person and virtual learning are listed below. Sign up for a reminder email for event by noon the day before, but not required.
Attend a local event during Money Smart Week for a chance to win a gift card!
Visit our Facebook page for current programming info!
Local Crawford County Events
FRAUD, SCAMS & ID THEFT AWARENESS
MONDAY, APRIL 7
10:00AM
Gays Mills
Community Commerce Center – Board Room
MONDAY, APRIL 7
1:00PM
Prairie du Chien
Hoffman Hall
Join us for an informative session on how to protect yourself from fraud, scams, and identity theft. Learn about the latest tactics used by scammers and get practical tips on safeguarding your personal information.
HOSTED BY: ROYAL BANK
DUCT TAPE WALLETS & MONEY FUN!
MONDAY, APRIL 7
5:00PM
Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien Memorial Library
Participants will create their own duct tape wallet while learning about money savings tips!
HOSTED BY: CRAWFORD COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR
WISCONSIN SHARES CHILD CARE SUBSIDY ESTIMATOR
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
12:00PM
ZOOM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
2:00PM
ZOOM
Meeting ID: 819 0114 5947
Passcode: 965218
Demonstrate a tool that can be used to estimate potential subsidy for families interested in participating in the Wisconsin Shares child care program. (up to 30 mins presentation)
HOSTED BY: STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
FROM IDEA TO REALITY: EVALUATING YOUR BUSINESS CONCEPT & ENTREPRENEURIAL READINESS
MONDAY, APRIL 7
5:00PM
Prairie du Chien
Chamber of Commerce Community Room
MONDAY, APRIL 7
7:30PM
Gays Mills
Community Commerce Center -Community Room
This session will aid attendees who are interested in creating a start-up business to assess financial feasibility of their concept and gain the resources to take the next steps in their business planning.
HOSTED BY: COULEECAP, UW EXTENSION & DRIFTLESS DEVELOPMENT INC
CHILD CARE – A CRITICAL PIECE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PUZZLE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
12:00PM
ZOOM
Child care is hard for working families because programs struggle to stay open and many can’t afford it, but investing in child care helps businesses too.
HOSTED BY: THE PARENTING PLACE
HEALTHY AND BUDGET FRIENDLY SHOPPING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
10:30AM
Prairie du Chien
Rivercrest Apartments
•PUBLIC PARKING ON STREET•
*REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED DUE TO LIMITED SEATING.*
Explore the challenges of grocery shopping and eating out. Learn how to navigate the grocery store and choose nutritious products.
HOSTED BY: CRAWFORD COUNTY FOODWISE EDUCATOR
State Events for Money Smart Wisconsin Week
Note: The registration links for these virtual events are separate from the Crawford County registration process. Please use the provided links to register for each virtual event.
STRATEGIZE YOUR SAVINGS
MONDAY, APRIL 7 | 1-2PM
In this session we will discuss strategies for prioritizing savings when building your budget and planning spending. We will also talk about different savings tools and products that can help you reach your financial goals.
FACILITATED BY: NATALIE MENDEZ PONCE & MELISSA SANCHEZ BETANZOS
FINANCIAL CRIME: AWARENESS & PREVENTION
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | 1-2PM
Learn about current and common scams from one of UWCU’s Fraud Specialists. We’ll help you identify red flags to look out for, provide tips on how to keep your finances safe, and steps to take if you think you’ve been targeted by a scam.
FACILITATED BY: VERONICA GUTIERREZ
First Time Homebuyers Seminar
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 | 1-2PM
If you’re thinking about buying a home or are simply wondering about the process, you’ve come to the right place!
Attend our popular seminar to learn from our homebuying experts and get answers to all your questions. We’ll cover important topics and common issues such as:
- Preparing for your home search
- Getting preapproved
- Exploring different loan options
- Managing your budget and costs
- Understanding the mortgage process
- Reviewing the roles of everyone involved
- Navigating current market conditions and trends
We’ll help you take the first step toward homeownership and develop a unique plan for your homebuying journey.
FACILITATED BY: CHRIS BLAJESKI & TODD MEROW
PAY IT DOWN: HOW TO SAVE BY CREATING AND STICKING TO A DEBT REPAYMENT PLAN
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 | 11AM-2PM
Looking to take control of your debt and maybe save some money in the process? During this session we will share insights on how credit can impact savings when paying down debt, how to create a realistic debt repayment plan, and how to stick to your plan.
FACILITATED BY: COURTNEY O’BRIEN-MANDERS & ANTHONY DRETZKA
RETIREMENT: BUILDING A COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE FOR TOMORROW
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 | 11AM-2PM
Learn about the keys that seek to fund a comfortable retirement and the actions you can take now and in the future to pursue the type of retirement lifestyle you envision. Presented by Wealth Management at UW Credit Union.
FACILITATED BY: KEVIN HOEFT
