Please use this page to find events and activities in your community.  It has been set up for your convenience.  We hope you take part in Money Smart Week and improve your money skills. 

Area Chair/Contact Name of Chair: Linda Olson  Affiliation:         Shawano County-UW Extension        Email:               linda.olson@co.shawano.wi.us              Phone:              (715) 526-4869

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October 10-14, 2011 Shawano	Money Smart Week-Library Visit the Shawano City-County Library for book displays and resource lists of materials that focus on financing, budgeting, credit, saving money and more!
October 10, 2011 Shawano	Small Steps to Health & Wealth The class content is based on the book, Small Steps to Health and Wealth, written by Rutgers Cooperative Extension faculty members Dr. Barbara O'Neill, CFP and Dr. Karen Ensle, RD
October 11, 2011 Shawano	Knowing & Understanding Your Credit This courtse will explain what good credit is and why having good credit is so important, especially when you want to buy a home.
October 11, 2011 Shawano	Junior Achievement - It's My Business! Students in grades 6, 7 & 8 are encouraged to use critical thinking to learn entrepreneurial skills that support positive attitudes as they explore and enhance their career aspirations. Six required, volunteer, led sessions. Speakers: Steve Sengstock & Karen Palmer
October 11, 2011 Shawano	More than Money $$$ An interactive, values based workshop for people who want to manage their money in a way that aligns with their values.
October 12, 2011 Shawano	Steps to Financial Freedom This seminar will provide budgeting and savings advice, address the importance of credit history, explain how to use credit wisely, show how to keep score of where you are at financially and cover what resources are available to help people manage their money and their credit.
October 13, 2011 Shawano	Financial Wellness Workshop Dawn Kelley from Premier Community Bank will share important information on credit reports, FISC Financial Info, opening an account, account types, fees, interest, and maintaining an account, staying clear of cash stores, etc.
October 13, 2011 Shawano	Reading Your Annual Social Security Statement Attend this workshop and learn the basics of Social Security from the viewpoint of the statement that's unique to your situation.
October 13, 2011 Shawano	What is Earnest Money? Buyers & Sellers Costs in a Home Sale This class will cover earnest money, down payments, appraisals, inspection and testing fees, homeowner's insurance, gap insurance, realty agency fees, etc.