Purpose and Mission

Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week is a national public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Money Smart Week-Fox Cities (in Northeast Wisconsin) was launched in 2005 as part of the national initiative in partnership with the Chicago Fed and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. The Fox Cities region includes partners from area businesses and organizations that collaborate to offer financial wellness programming, events and activities for people of all ages and income levels.

CHANGE YOUR FINANCIAL HABITS DURING MONEY SMART WEEK!

April 15

6:00 – 7:00 pm
Neenah Public Library, 240 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah

Understanding Credit

Access to financial education on managing debt and credit is important for your financial health. Participants will learn how to access and read your credit report, and strategies to improve your credit and decrease your debt.

April 16

6:00 – 7:00 pm
Copper Hall, 203 Otter Avenue, Oshkosh

Investing Basics and Beyond

Whether you are new to the investing game, or are looking for some new investing ideas this conversation is designed to have a little bit for everyone. We will cover investing concepts and strategies that will be useful to beginning and more experienced investors alike.

7:00 – 8:00 pm Copper Hall, 203 Otter Avenue, Oshkosh

Understanding Your Auto and Home Insurance

With insurance costs rising, it is more important than ever to understand what your insurance policies actually cover. In this course we will look at real life policies to help you decipher what you are paying for and what is covered.

6:00-7:30 pm
Fox Communities Credit Union, 2201 E Enterprise Avenue, Appleton

Retirement Experience

You are invited to a fun, experiential learning program that uses common scenarios for those in different stages of life (20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and beyond). You’ll explore the financial situation of a fictional (but very real) person or couple, and as a group, find ways to help your “person” get to a more comfortable retirement. Then you will have the opportunity to apply what you have discovered to your own unique situation. Limit 50 participants, registration required https://foxcu.org/about-us/events/the-retirement-experience.

April 17

12:00 – 1:00 pm Outagamie County Extension, 3365 W Brewster Street, Appleton

Understanding Credit Lunch-n-Learn

5:30 – 6:30 pm Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh

Understanding Your Home’s Worth

For most of us, our homes are our most valuable asset and often represent the majority of our net worth. In this session we’ll
discuss how to determine the current value of your home, things you can do to increase the equity in your home and strategies for accessing and utilizing your home’s equity. Understanding your home’s value, available equity, and tactics for growing one of your most important investments will give clarity to your entire financial position.

6:30 – 7:30 pm Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh

Starting a Small Business

Starting a small business or a side hustle can be exciting. But dealing with bookkeeping and taxes can be intimidating. In this course we’ll cover how to handle the tax aspects of your new small business.

April 18

12:30 – 1:30 pm Menasha Public Library, 440 1st St, Menasha

Home Buying Seminar

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the home-buying process. The purpose of this seminar is to provide practical information that will prepare and guide you through the home-buying process. Snacks will be provided.

6:00 – 7:00 pm Fox Communities Credit Union, 2201 Enterprise Avenue, Appleton

The Demographics of Fraud

You are invited to this fraud session that covers Early 20’s, Mid Life and Elderly demographics. We will discuss who and what scams are impacting our local communities. Registration required https://foxcu.org/about-us/events/the-demographics-of-fraud.

6:00 – 7:00 pm Copper Hall, 203 Otter Avenue, Oshkosh

Estate Planning 101

Attorney Joseph McCleer of McCleer Law Office discusses the basics of wills, revocable living trusts, probate, and beneficiary designations. Learn how a well-crafted estate plan can serve your family for generations.

7:00 – 8:00 pm Copper Hall, 203 Otter Avenue, Oshkosh

Rental Contract Basics

Are you a renter who would like to understand your rights as a tenant? Are you a landlord who wants to make sure your interests are protected? In this course we will look a the basics of rental contracts and best practices for landlords and tenants.

April 20

10:00 – 11:00 am, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trout Museum, 111 W College Ave, Appleton

Art of Money

What better way to learn the value of savings than to combine it with art! Join us as we explore the concept of needs vs wants and give you the tools to set a Save to Spend Goal. Use art and design to create a savings jar and a money mosaic using coins! Limited to 50 total participants, for 4th-8th grade youth. Registration required through Trout Museum

10:00 am Registration: The Art of Money | Trout Museum of Art
11:00 am Registration: The Art of Money | Trout Museum of Art

Children’s Big Read

April 15 | 10:30 – 11:00 am

Muehl Public Library
Join us for story time! We’ll read a children’s book, talk about saving money and decorate a piggy bank. All kids will receive a free book and piggy bank to decorate.

April 17 | 10:30 – 11:00 am

Little Chute Public Library
Join us for story time! We’ll read a children’s book, talk about saving money and decorate a piggy bank. All kids will receive a free book and piggy bank to decorate.

Children’s Big Read with Fang

April 20 | 9:00 am
Timber Rattler Stadium
2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton

Follow along with Fang as we read “a Bike Like Sergio’s” where we discover the main character, Reuben, picks up someone’s lost money, and finds out how hard it can be to do the right thing. This free book will be available in Spanish and English. Following the book reading, children will break into small groups for a chance win prizes as they learn about needs vs wants, play a matching/counting game, and even have the chance to draw a picture of their very own savings goal! Don’t forget to stick around and get a picture with Fang! Limit 50 participants. Suggested Age: preK-4th grade. Registration required https://foxcu.org/about-us/events/big-read-with-fang.

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