CHECK OUT SOME FREE RESOURCES WITH MONEY SMART WEEK!
Written by Ballzer on March 30, 2019
Money Smart Week is a national awareness campaign that helps consumers manage their personal finances better. This year it takes place March 30- April 6th. Programs are offered to all demographics and income levels, and cover all facets of personal finance, you’ll even be able to get great advice from professionals like the ones at SoFi. There’s a TON of FREE things this week locally to attend to help your financial wellness. Find out all the info HERE!
Money $mart Week Events:
Free Income Tax Assistance
Saturday, March 23
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Western Technical College
Business Education Center
Free filing of 2018 income tax returns for individuals or married households making less than $66,000! If you are interested, please call Consumer Credit Counseling Services at 608.784.8380 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but not guaranteed assistance.
FAFSA Filing Workshop
Wednesday, March 27
4-7 p.m
Western Technical College
Lunda Center
This event is FREE and open to the public. It is for anyone who needs assistance with the FAFSA can attend, regardless of what college they plan to attend. Financial aid advisers will be available!
Teens and Money: Budgeting and the Real World
Sunday, March 31
12-2 p.m.
Altra Federal Credit Union
1700 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
Attention STUDENTS! Learn valuable information and financial skills for your future while playing fun games and winning prizes, including cash!! This FREE session is highly interactive, focusing on: budgeting to create savings, effective money management, and goal setting. There will also be a $50 VISA Gift Card giveaway; everyone that attends will be entered to win.
Pizza and refreshments are included with this session. Membership is not required. Seating is limited, so registration is required.
SAVE THE DATE! A registration link will be available at www.altra.org mid-March!
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Free Soft-Pull Credit Report
Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Co-Op Credit Union
100 French Rd Onalaska, WI 54650
Come get your Credit Report. Co-Op Union is offering FREE soft pulls on credit reports! This event is open to members and non-members.
Auto-Buying 101
Monday, April 1
6-7 p.m.
UW- La Crosse
Student Union 3310
Drive away with the knowledge and tools to help you make the right purchase. This session covers everything from New, Used, Leasing, Warranties, Finances… The time to learn is NOW!
Big Read: Count on Pablo
Monday, April 1
TBD
Northside Elementary Boys and Girls Club
1611 Kane Street La Crosse, WI 54603
Come listen to Count on Pablo, make your own Moonjar, and visit with CASH the saving superhero!
Geocache for College Cash
Tuesday, April 2
All Day Event
UW- La Crosse
Take a small trip and travel around UW-L campus to learn and unlock the mysteries behind budgeting and credit. There will be two winners for a CASH prize of $75 & $25!
Starting point=
IMC! Office
2103 Centennial Hall
Make it Rain Scholarship
Monday, April 2
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Viterbo University
Murphy Hall, Room 346
Introduce students to scholarship resources, and give them tips and strategies to navigate the scholarship process, make your resume and essay stand out to make it rain with scholarship money!
Adult Education: Raising Money $mart Kids
Tuesday, April 2
5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Altra Federal Credit Union
1700 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
Now, more than ever, it’s important to teach children the value of money and to encourage responsible financial habits. In this session, attendees will learn: activities, games, and how to have discussions about money with children of all ages. Those in attendance will learn valuable ideas and resources to help raise children who are $mart about money.
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Geocache for College Cash
Wednesday, April 3
12-2 p.m.
Viterbo University
Take a small trip and travel around Viterbo campus to learn and unlock the mysteries behind budgeting and credit. There will be two winners for a CASH prize of $75 & $25!
Starting point=
2nd Floor Lobby
Murphy Building, Viterbo
Big Read: Count on Pablo
Wednesday, April 3
4-5 p.m.
Altra Federal Credit Union
1700 Oak Forest Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650
Come listen to Count on Pablo, make your own Moonjar, and visit with CASH the saving superhero!
Student Loan Smart
Thursday, April 4
5:00- 5:45 p.m.
Viterbo University
Murphy Hall, Room 346
Get the knowledge and resources to help you make informed decisions about the student loan process. It’s never too early (or late!) to get get informed!
Price is Right-Style Game Night
Thursday, April 4
5-7 p.m.
UW- La Crosse
The Bluffs, Student Union
Come play games, eat delicious food, and learn the basics of managing your personal finances with the UW-L It Make$ Cents! Money Management Team! Enjoy FREE pizza, beverages, and improve your financial knowledge. Great prizes to be won! Now it’s your chance to come on down!
Money 101
Thursday, April 4
6-7 p.m.
Co-Op Credit Union
100 French Road Onalaska, WI 54650
Should I use a checkbook or a debit card? How do I put a budget together? How do I know if my money is working as hard as it can for me? Come to this session and learn the basics of managing your money. We’ll talk about the difference between check books and debit cards, how to build a monthly budget you can live with and learn about the different ways to save so you know that you’re getting the biggest return on your savings. This session will cover all the basics to managing your money and your accounts.
Call 1-800-258-0023 to register. Pre-registration is required. Open to both members and non-members.
Big Read: Count on Pablo
Friday, April 5
4-5 p.m.
Altra Federal Credit Union
2715 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Come listen to Count on Pablo, make your own Moonjar, and visit with CASH the saving superhero!
Free Income Tax Assistance
Saturday, April 6
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Western Technical College
Business Education CenteR
Free filing of 2018 income tax returns for individuals or married households making less than $66,000! If you are interested, please call Consumer Credit Counseling Services at 608.784.880 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, but not guaranteed assistance.
Shred Event
Monday, April 8
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Western Technical College
400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
This is FREE to the public and you can bring as much as you want. Come shred important documents! Just leaving them in your trash along the curb puts you at risk for people to dig through it and find important information. We hope to see you there!
Sub-Lease Smart
Tuesday, April 9
6-7 p.m.
UW- La Crosse
Student Union 3310
Looking to move off campus? Keeping contracts and policies in mind when making a rental agreement. Know your rights as a tenant and how to handle money matters with your roommates. Bring your questions along, so local landlords from Three-Sixty Realty can answer.
