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M&I Bank

1013 S 8th St [View Map]
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Ph: 920-683-6710
Fax: 920-683-5744
susan.novak@mibank.com
http://www.mibank.com

Heartland Credit Union

Heartland Credit Union is based in Madison, Wisconsin and serves Southwestern Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa. We're a full-service financial cooperative owned by our members. We specialize in agriculture and small business loans.

5325 High Crossing Blvd [View Map]
Madison, WI 53718
Ph: 1-800-362-3944 ext.
rmarohn@heartlandcu.org
http://www.heartlandcu.org

Precision Information, LLC

Precision Information publishes the Educated Investor family of products. Our goal is to help educate and empower the individuals and organizations we serve by providing unbiased interactive financial education materials in English and Spanish. To learn more about our organization please visit our website at www.educatedinvestor.com

702 N Blackhawk Ave #205 [View Map]
Madison, WI 53705
Ph: 608-243-1282
Fax: 775-796-1015
joesaari@educatedinvestor.com
http://www.educatedinvestor.com

M&I Marshall & Ilsley bank

M&I Community Education offers a series of financial education seminars to the public free of charge. These seminars are organized and instructed by experienced bankers in the field. Individuals and community organizations interested in particpating in or delivering financial education to their clients and stakeholders are welcome to contact M&I for more information.

770 N Water [View Map]
NW9 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ph: 414-765-7712
Fax: 414-765-7514
ammar.askari@micorp.com
http://www.mibank.com

Catholic Charities - Budget Counseling Program

Catholic Charities Budget Counseling (CCBC) is a non-profit, community-supported, United Way agency dedicated to helping people solve their financial problems. We offer FREE, confidential, budget/credit counseling.

Catholic Charities Budget Counseling (CCBC) helps with budgeting, money management and credit issues through face-to-face counseling sessions. A CCBC Credit Counselor helps you assess your finances and works with you to create a livable budget. He or she will help you develop action items that will assist you in achieving your personal financial goals.

In addition to budget/credit counseling, CCBC provides a variety of financial education classes and workshops, Debt Management Services, Credit Report Analysis and Bankruptcy Counseling sessions now required by law.

Catholic Charities Budget Counseling Program can help you develop your skills in:
•setting up a spending plan
•general financial planning
•obtaining and using credit wisely
•understanding consumer rights and responsibilities

The Budget Counseling Program seeks to be an active player in the communities that we serve.

206 N 8th Street [View Map]
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
Ph: 920-684-6651
Fax: 920-684-6652
ba-snyder@sbcglobal.net
http://www.gbdioc.org

UW-Extension, Ozaukee County

The Cooperative Extension service is part of a national network that brings the unbiased reseach and knowledge of land-grant institutions to people in their homes, workplaces and communities. it links the resources and expertise of nearly 3150 county Extension Offices, 107 land-grant colleges and universities and the feeral government through the USDA Coopertaive State Reserach, Educaiton and Extension Services. Local, state and federal dollars provide base program fudning.

Extension educators give people knowledge, skills and motivation to build financial security. The emphasis is on changing behaviors-developing financial plans, managing risk of loss, reducing household debt and saving and investing to meet future goals. The focus is on preventive education for low-wealth families, youth and adult audiences.

In Ozaukee County, the Extension service provides individual free, educational, confidential financial coaching, as well as various workshops and series that relate to basic financial literacy.

121 w. main st. [View Map]
port washington, WI 53074
Ph: 262-284-8288
Fax: 262-284-8100
mary.lepeska@ces.uwex.edu

Bureau of Consumer Protection

The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection is a State agency that enforces more than 50 consumer laws:

Identity Theft, Office of Privacy Protection, No-Call List, Business Opportunity Fraud, Landlord/Tenant, Home Improvement, Auto Repair, Telecommunications and Cell Phones, Investment Schemes, Deceptive Advertising, Fraud, Scams.

Learn about the "Top Ten" consumer issues and how to avoid becoming a victim. Learn how to be a critical consumer. Know your rights before you shop. Speakers available statewide. Spanish speaking presenters also available.

2811 Agriculture Drive [View Map]
Madison, WI 53708
Ph: 608-224-4920
jim.rabbitt@datcp.state.wi.us
http//www.datcp.state.wi.us

EconomicsWisconsin

EconomicsWisconsin is an educational non-profit, founded in 1963, focusing on financial education for K-12 Wisconsin students. Our mission is accomplished through eight University based Centers for Economic Education. Center Directors are responsible for offering programs, generally for teachers, in their geographic area. It is our belief that the most efficient and effective method of reaching students is through their teachers.

The Centers for Economic Education are located at: UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside, UW-Whitwater, Edgewood College-Madison, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Oshkosh, and Lakeland College-Plymouth.

7635 W. Bluemound Road [View Map]
Suite 106 Milwaukee, WI 53213
Ph: 414-221-9400
jguenther@economicswisconsin.org
http://www.economicswisconsin.org

First Service Credit Union

First Service Credit Union is a uniqe financial institution. We are a notforprofit, member-owned, democratically operated financial cooperative. We focus on the needs of membersand the comminitee we service First Service Credit Union was organised in 1933. Today, we offer a vast array of financial producs and services to our members and comminitee we serve.

333 N 35th St [View Map]
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Ph: 414-342-7660
Fax: 414-342-9377
judvare@fscu.coop
http://www.fscu.coop

Landmark Credit Union
Landmark Credit Union has 11 Milwaukee metro locations and offers banking services but is not a bank. Landmark is a not-for-profit cooperative – owned by its members. So instead of being in business to make money for stockholders, Landmark’s only purpose is to help members reach their financial goals.

Landmark serves members in several ways other financial institutions do not. They provide educational opportunities, such as free seminars. Landmark offers educational resources on their Web site, landmarkCU.com. Their Anytime Advisor interactive coaches cover subjects like Identity Theft, Car Buying, Home Buying, Checking Accounts, Credit Management, and Couples & Money. All but the last topic are available in Spanish.

You’re worth more here.

2775 S. Moorland Rd. [View Map]
New Berlin, WI 53151
Ph: 262-796-4500
Fax: 262-796-5180
pr@emaillcu.com
http://www.landmarkCU.com

Financial Education Center

The Financial Education Center is a program of the UW-Extension Dane County family living program. We offer integrated financial education classes, individual coaching, and referrals to community programs and services. Our objective is to increase the financial literacy skills of residents in Dane County thereby empowering them to achieve their financial goals .

2300 S. Park Street [View Map]
Suite 22 Madison, WI 53713
Ph: 608-261-5077
Fax: 608-261-9727
deb.neubauer@ces.uwex.edu
http://fec.uwex.edu

Junior Achievement of WI, Inc.

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that teaches young people about our free enterprise system and promotes financial literacy. Junior Achievement provides hands-on learning programs that are closely correlated to Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards and features opportunities for students in K-12^th grade to learn about personal finance, economics, and the skills necessary to be successful it the global economy. In addition, trained community volunteers, who bring perspective and relevance to each lesson, deliver Junior Achievement programs in the classroom. Most importantly, evaluations show that the lessons clearly make a difference in student learning.

6924 N. Port Washington Rd. [View Map]
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Ph: 414-352-5350
tgreinert@jawis.org
http://www.wisconsin.ja.org

Prospera Credit Union

4830 N. Ballard Rd. [View Map]
Appleton, WI 54913
Ph: 920-882-4800
jeff.hannemann@myprospera.com
http://www.myprospera.com

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) publishes approximately 58 separate brochures, buyer's guides and other consumer education materials which are available for distribution. Several publications are available in English and Spanish. OCI is a source of unbiased information about insurance products and insurance agents and companies. Visit our Web site to learn more about OCI and to view a complete list of our consumer publications.

125 South Webster Street [View Map]
P.O. Box 7873 Madison, WI 53707-7873
Ph: 608-267-5027
Fax: 608-266-9935
jean.terry@wisconsin.gov
oci.wi.gov

Consumer Law Clinic - U.W. Law School
The Consumer Law Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School provides advocacy and education for lower income consumers in a variety of areas, including fraud and misrepresentation, unfair debt collection practices, repossession, credit scams, and "fringe banking" abuses by entities such as payday lenders, check cashers, and rent-to-own companies. Law students, supervised by members of the clinical faculty, work directly with clients in providing a variety of services, including representation in individual and class action lawsuits, workshop trainings, and advocacy before the State legislature and other bodies.

975 Bascom Mall [View Map]
Madison, WI 53706
Ph: (608) 265-2058
Fax: (608) 262-5485
semeili@wisc.edu
http://www.law.wisc.edu/fjr/eji/consumer/index.htm

WI Department of Financial Institutions

The Department of Financial Institutions' Office of Consumer Affairs provides free presentations on the topic of credit. Presentations include discussions on credit reports, credit scoring, auto leases, identity theft, loans, credit cards, marital property laws, interest calculations, credit insurance, payday loans, rent-to-own transactions and scams. We can provide presentations in-person or by videoconferencing.

345 W. Washington Ave [View Map]
Madison, WI 53703
Ph: 608-267-3518
Fax: 608-264-7968
paul.egide@dfi.state.wi.us
http://www.wdfi.org

FISC Consumer Credit Counseling

Since 1985, FISC has offered practical workshops and financial counseling. A program of Goodwill Industries, services are available from 8 locations.

Financial counselors help people understand their options, worry less, pay bills, and develop budgets that work. Debt management plans helps some clients consolidate their debt and repay creditors.

Bankruptcy Counseling: FISC offers approved pre-filing credit counseling.

FISC Workshops Include:

The Power of Money, monthly, teaches how to build a balanced budget.

Bankruptcy Personal Financial Management course, monthly, multiple dates & locations.

Get Checking. Helps people qualify for a checking account. Collaboration with UW-Extension & local financial institutions.

921 Midway Road [View Map]
Menasha, Wisconsin 54952
Ph: 920-886-1000
Fax: 920-886-1005
aprahl@fisc-cccs.org
http://www.fisc-cccs.org

Great Wisconsin Credit Union

Great Wisconsin Credit Union is a full-service cooperative financial institution with branches in the Madison and Portage area.

2424 Rimrock Road [View Map]
Madison, WI 53713
Ph: 608-244-2400
amyc@greatwisconsincu.org
http://www.greatwisconsincu.org

Horlick High School

The Racine Horlick High School Independent Living Classes Taught by Janice Felthous, CFCS, Family and Consumer Education teacher, teaches the basics in High School Financial planning, using a variety of up to date resources.

2119 Rapids Drive [View Map]
Racine, WI 53003
Ph: 262-619-4377
jfelthous@wi.rr.com

Junior Achievement of WI, Inc - Portage & Wood Counties

Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization that teaches young people about our free enterprise system and promotes financial literacy. Junior Achievement provides hands-on learning programs that are closely correlated to Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards and features opportunities for students in K-12^th grade to learn about personal finance, economics, and the skills necessary to be successful it the global economy. We match local volunteers with classroom teachers and afterschool partners to teach our diverse K-12 curriculum. These community volunteers are trained and bring perspective and relevance to each lesson delivering Junior Achievement programs in the classroom. Most importantly, evaluations show that the lessons clearly make a difference in student learning.

1052 Main Street - Suite 101 [View Map]
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Ph: 715-345-1104
rnowak@jawis.org

Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $500 billion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance to more than 23 million customers from more than 6,200 stores and the internet (wellsfargo.com) across North America and elsewhere internationally. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the highest credit-rated bank in the U.S., receiving an “Aaa” by Moody’s Investors Service – its top credit rating – and “AA+” by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services.

100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Ste 1200 [View Map]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Ph: 414.224.3786
jeff.l.gauvin@wellsfargo.com
http://www.wellsfargo.com

Indianhead Credit Union

Indianhead Credit Union is a member-owned, not for profit financial cooperative. Our field of membership includes any one who works or lives in Washburn, Burnett and Northern Polk Counties. As part of our commitment to our members we offer a range of affordable products and services to meet their financial needs. Our goals include providing consumer education and teaching financial thrift. We have offices in Spooner, WI and Grantsburg, WI.

P O Box 100 [View Map]
104 E Maple St Spooner, WI 54801-0100
Ph: 715-635-8273
Fax: 715-635-8273
k.berndt@indianheadcu.org
http://www.indianheadcu.org

Household

PO Box 234 [View Map]
Spring Valley, WI 54767
Ph: 715-778-4666
conniek1961@svtel.net

WESTconsin Credit Union

WESTconsin Credit Union is a member owned, financial institution that currently serves over 60,000 members throughout western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. Our focus is on the financial success of our members - through exceptional products/services and financial education efforts offered throughout all of our office areas. Visit our website at www.westconsincu.org to find out how we can help you gain the tools to work towards your financial success.

3333 Schneider Avenue [View Map]
Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751
Ph: 715-235-3404
lausman@westconsincu.org
http://www.westconsincu.org

Wisconsin Educational Institute LLC

Our specialty is Wealth Management involving mortgages and retirement strategies to put people in control of their retirement.

Many tools can be utilized for tax-free retirement strategies. Our job is to educate on how to avoid common financial mistakes.

We educate on the importance of properly managing debt, and how to use that debt to increase savings in a way that will make a long-term difference for the future.

We provide Webinars as well as monthly educational email publications. Our monthly publications provide education on the importance of the credit score, the home buying process, and the market today.
We would like to know what you are doing to reach your retirement goals. Is there a way we can support you? What is it like to look into your future? Are you safe and secure in your tomorrows? We would like to assist the members of the community in reaching their financial goals thus supporting them in creating more abundance.

106 State Road 164 [View Map]
Colgate, WI 53017
Ph: 262-224-2066
info@wi-education.com
http://www.wi-education.com

Dane County Credit Union

It pays to use a credit union! Credit unions are unique financial businesses because profits are returned to the members they serve. That's the reason Dane County Credit Union is able to offer more competitive rates on savings and loans, and lower fees.

Everyone living or working in Dane County is welcome to take advantage of our services. We have 2 convenient offices in the Madison area. Dane County Credit Union belongs to the credit union shared service center network which allows our members access to branches world-wide.

2160 Rimrock Road [View Map]
709 Struck Street Madison, WI 00000
Ph: 608-287-1816
Fax: 608-284-4700
comments@dccu.us
http://www.dccu.us

AM Community Credit Union

A M COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION

Is a member-owned, not-for-profit, financial cooperative established in 1933 that is committed to providing affordable financial products, services and resources to improve the economic lives of our members. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Kenosha or Racine, Wisconsin Counties.

6715 Green Bay Road [View Map]
Kenosha, WI 53142
Ph: 262-697-3700
Fax: 262-697-3701
pjwynia@amccu.org
http://www.amccu.org

KNUCKLEHEADZ, LLC

Knuckleheadz is a full service barber shop. We have 7 full time barbers that sirvice our community Tuesday-Saturday, 7am until 5:30pm.

p.o. box 080186 [View Map]
Milwaukee, Wi 53208
Ph: 414-531-5190
mknuckles30@yahoo.com

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. Northwest District

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. Northwest Wisconsin: Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest and fastest-growing organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics, and free enterprise. JA programs begin at the elemenary school level continuing through high school, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers, and consumers. With the help of almost 900 volunteers, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc. Northwest District serves more than 21,000 students throughout Northwest Wisconsin. http://wisconsin.ja.org

505 Dewey Street South [View Map]
Suite 204, Box 10 Eau Claire, WI 54701
Ph: 715-835-5566
Fax: 715-831-0274
barnold@jawis.org
http://wisconsin.ja.org

great lakes mortgage corp.

We are a Milwaukee based Mortgage Broker licensed as a FHA Lender.

We offer free advice on credit and budgeting and the importance of savings.

We are available by appointment by phone or in person six days a week.

Ask for Pete Cannon @ 414-527-7800 ext 108

985 bartlett dr [View Map]
oconomowoc, wi 53066
Ph: 414-527-7800
Fax: 414-527-4700
pc@glmcdirect.com
http://www.glmcdirect.com

Tomorrow River School District

High school teacher teaching a Consumer Management class to upper classmen.

357 N. Main Street [View Map]
Amherst , WI 54406
Ph: 715-824-5522 ext. 31
lflugaur@amherst.k12.wi.us

SUTTLE-STRAUS,INC.

Suttle-Straus is a printing, distribution business with 208 employees. We would like to offer our employees free classes in financial help. Many come to me with financial difficulties of varying sorts. We would like to offer them some help.

1000 UNIEK DR [View Map]
PO BOX 370 WAUNAKEE, WI 53597
Ph: 608-849-1000
Fax: 608-849-9017
lana.goepfert@suttle-straus.com
http://www.suttle-straus.com

None - retired from paper industry

Retired from International Paper (year 2000).

Career steps:

R&D chemist
Chemistry prof (Peace Corps in Chile)

Quality Control

Market development

Strategic business planning

Market management

Overseas sales

Currently retired; occupied with volunteer work & managing a tree farm.

Volunteer work includes mock interviews (Common Wealth Development), bilingual dentist appointments (Give your Kid a Smile), crewing MSCS pontoon boat trips, SPRITE, and reading aloud.

Fluent Spanish, some Portuguese & German.

3827 Monona Drive [View Map]
Apt. 45 Madison, WI 53714-2848
Ph: 608-216-0352
Fax: None
vonsarg@aol.com

Primerica Financial Services

3051 Progress Way, Suite 204 [View Map]
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Ph: 920-968-8732
Fax: 877-649-5301
charley@charleynelson.com
http://www.charleynelson.com

FamilyMeans Consumer Credit Counseling Service

FamilyMeans Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) provides tools and education so families can regain financial stability and reduce unmanageable debt. We provide budget and credit counseling tailored to fit your needs, consumer education, a Debt Management Program, and bankruptcy counseling and education. We have offices located in western Wisconsin, throughout the Twin Cities metro area, and in southern Minnesota.

FamilyMeans Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is licensed in Wisconsin and Minnesota to do debt counseling. All counselors are Certified Consumer Credit Counselors.

1875 Northwestern Avenue South [View Map]
Stillwater, MN 55082-4805
Ph: 651-789-4014
cccs@familymeans.org
http://www.familymeans.org

Consumer Credit Counseling Service

Family Service Association d/b/a Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Sheboygan has offices located in Sheboygan, West Bend, Fond du Lac and LaCrosse. The are a non-profit community based service organization dedicated to helping people manage their fiances and solve their debt problems through counseling and debt repayment plans. The are licensed and bonded through the Wisconsin Department of FInancial Institutions. They are also members of the National Foundation for Creidt Counseling and are Accredited by the Council on Accreditation. The provide a wide range of educational programs to the public and work with businesses in providing Financial Fitness Programs for their employees.

1930 N 8th St [View Map]
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Ph: 800-350-2227
moneysmart@excel.net
www.cccsonline.org

Junior Achievement of WI, Inc.-Brown County

Junior Achievement is the world's oldest and largest economic education organization in the world. We are nearly 90 years old. Our goal is to teach kids about business and economics and to help prepare them for their future success. JA has program developed for kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our programs are brought to life by volunteers from the business community. The magic begins when the business volunteer share their real-world experiences with the kids as they conduct hands-on activities. Teachers welcome JA in the classroom because we help them to meet their education benchmarks. JA offers all of their programs a no cost to the schools. We receive our funds from local businesses, individuals and foundations. We are currently in 55 Brown County schools and will impact over 9000 local students with our programs.

2301 Riverside Drive Ste. B16 [View Map]
Green Bay, WI 54301
Ph: 920-437-2444
Fax: 920-437-2452
lbilotti@jawis.org
wisconsin.ja.org

Community Bank & Trust

Community Bank & Trust has 11 branch locations throughout Sheboygan, Milwaukee, Calumet and Outagamie Counties and assets of more than $530 million.

Recognized as a leader in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending in Wisconsin, the Bank offers competitive lending, deposit, trust and investment services, delivered with the personalized touch of an independently owned and operated community bank.

The mission statement of Community Bank & Trust is "to meet or exceed our customers' expectations."

Stop in and experience award-winning customer service!

604 N. 8th Street [View Map]
Sheboygan , WI 53081
Ph: 920-459-4444
caseyl@communitybankandtrust.com
www.communitybankandtrust.com

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Milwaukee

CCCS of Greater Milwaukee helps consumers struggling with debt issues through education, counseling and debt repayment programs. CCCS is a non-profit organization founded in 1972 by the United Way and local labor organizations. We are a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the Better Business Bureau. In addition, we are licensed by the WI Department of Financial Institutions and accredited by the Council on Accreditiation. There are five office locations around the greater Milwaukee area.

4915 S Howell Avenue Suite 102 [View Map]
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Ph: 414-482-8801
Fax: 414-482-8820
cccs.of.greater.milw@aurora.org
www.creditcounselingwi.org

Unison Credit Union

Unison Credit Union has branches in Kaukauna, Little Chute, and Wrightstown. We are able to assist invidiuals with share accounts, mortages, vehicle loans, personal loans, IRA's, checking, and various other financial services.

1616 Crooks Avenue [View Map]
Kaukauna, WI 54115
Ph: 920-766-6000
npriestaf@unisoncu.org
www.unisoncu.org

Make A Difference - Wisconsin, Inc.

Make A Difference - Wisconsin, Inc. (MAD-WI) is a non-profit organization whose
mission is to empower students to make sound financial decisions by increasing their financial knowledge and awareness. MAD-WI engages volunteers from the local business and professional community to deliver the financial literacy program in a classroom setting.

Studies show that America's teens graduate from high school without solid financial management skills. The lure of credit card offers and check-cashing stores, combined with a lack of money management education, sets many up for financial crises that can last a lifetime. We want to change that.

The program consists of three seminars focused on budgeting and saving, understanding checking accounts, and understanding credit cards, credit history/scores, and credit reports. The program is typically delivered over the course of six visits to the classroom. Our 2008/2009 target is 11th and 12th graders in Milwaukee-area schools.

710 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 310 [View Map]
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Ph: 414-273-8101
Fax: 414-273-8095
brenda@makeadifferencewisconsin.org
www.makeadifferencewisconsin.org

Education Development Center, Inc.

The Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA), is a project of the Education Development Center, Inc. ALMA produces multimedia materials (video, print, and web) to help adult learners gain the basic reading, writing, and math skills they need to achieve their goals. We also produce the Emmy Award-winning television series, TV11, which is broadcast on public television and cable stations. ALMA also provides training services to any organization teaching or supporting literacy learners or assist facilitators in formal settings like hospitals or financial institutions. Although most TV411 materials are available only in English, we are increasingly translating our video, print and web materials into Spanish.

Adult Literacy Media Alliance [View Map]
96 Morton Street, 7th Floor New York, New York 10014
Ph: 212-807-4243
elove@edc.org
www.tv411.org

Common Wealth Development

Common Wealth Development is a community development corporation in Madison with the mission to “continue to build and sustain a vibrant, diverse, engaged, inclusive and safe community.” We offer a host of youth programs with the overall goal of increasing the opportunities available to economically disadvantaged youth by providing them with employment and financial education, job placements, mentoring, and youth individual development accounts. We offer three distinct financial literacy programs to help 130 teens take steps toward brighter and healthier financial futures each year.

1501 Williamson Street [View Map]
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Ph: 608-256-3527
tariq@cwd.org
www.cwd.org

AFL-CIO Community Services Program

The AFL-CIO Community Services Program locally is a partnership - which has existed since the early 1960's - between United Way of Dane County and the South Central Federation of Labor. The mission of the program is to make the community a better place in which to live, work, raise a family, and retire. Collectively, we are about creating real, long-lasting solutions. We unite people to create lasting, positive results.

2059 Atwood Avenue [View Map]
Madison, WI 53704
Ph: 608-246-4355
Fax: 608-246-4349
labor@uwdc.org

AppleTree Credit Union

AppleTree Credit Union was organized in 1935 and has grown to offer a variety of savings and loan choices to meet your needs. Anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Milwaukee or Waukesha is eligible to join AppleTree Credit Union and take advantage of our exceptional service and outstanding rates. At events leading up to Money Week and during Money Week itself we will be promoting "Thrive by 5", teaching preschoolers about money and money management.

11333 W. Greenfield Ave. [View Map]
West Allis, WI 53214
Ph: 414-546-7800
Fax: 414-546-7815
dbushner@appletree.org
www.appletree.org

Consumer Action

P.O. Box 1311 [View Map]
Madison, WI 53701
Ph: 608-217-7386
sol.carbonell@consumer-action.org
www.consumer-action.org

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse

Financial difficulties can develop quickly. Catholic Charities will help you learn about credit and finances, develop a household budget, and manage your debt. Whether you need a fresh start or just some advice, we will work through your financial difficulties with you. We also offer housing counseling to help families buy a home, prevent foreclosure, or obtain a reverse mortgage.

3710 East Avenue South [View Map]
PO Box 266 La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
Ph: 1-888-212-4357
Fax: 608-782-0702
mjacobson@cclse.org
www.cclse.org

ESS WORKER

4456 LOVELANE [View Map]
DEFOREST, WISCONSIN 53536
Ph: 608-776-4462
SUNSHINE_@YAHOO.COM

ESS WORKER

4358 GRAY ROAD [View Map]
DEFOREST, WISCONSIN 53532
Ph: 608-846-0259
les_bar_hay@yahoo.com

Attorney Gordon Leech

Representing consumers throughout Wisconsin in fair credit reporting matters and unlawful debt collection claims. Our services include free educational materials on getting and correcting credit reports, recovery from identity theft and dealing with unlawful debt collection tactics.

Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. [View Map]
1110 N. Old World Third St., Suite 405 Milwaukee, WI 53203
Ph: 414-224-0400
Fax: 414-224-0280
gleech@skslawyers.com
www.skslawyers.com

Prime Time Lending, Inc.

2625 Development Drive, Suite 30 [View Map]
Green Bay, WI 54311
Ph: 920-347-2200
Fax: 920-347-2201
lauraf@ptlending.net
www.ptlending.net

Matt Wegner Coaching

We provide sound advice on all personal financial matters, as well as career coaching and leadership training. We don't sell any investments or insurance, so our advice is always in the best interest of our clients, not our wallets. We specialize in teaching our clients to become debt free and stay debt free while building wealth. We also help our clients find the career path that unlocks their inner potential and sets them up for success for the rest of their lives.

2808 Kohler Memorial Drive [View Map]
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Ph: 920-331-0941
info@mattwegnercoaching.com
www.mattwegnercoaching.com

Western Technical College

Please include us in the Money Smart activities for 2009.

Thank you,

400 North 7th Street [View Map]
La Crosse, WI 54601
Ph: 608-785-9155
vujnovichd@westerntc.edu
www.westerntc.edu

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation

The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is a nonprofit, statewide economic development corporation with an emphasis on low-wealth individuals, women and people of color.

Our Services Include:

-Direct loans and access to other capital

-One on one, individualized Business Assistance

-Quality Business Education

-Financial Awarenedd education programming and Individual Development Accounts

2745 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. [View Map]
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Ph: 414-263-5450
anthony.harris@wwbic.com
www.wwbic.com

Advocate for the "Mathematically-True" Truth in Lending

The Truth in Lending Act of 1968 uses an antiquated, untrue, simple-interest method of computing the Annual Percentage Rate called the NOMINAL APR (NAPR). The mathematically-true APR is the compounded [^] EFFECTIVE APR (EAPR). On a loan for $400 with $120 interest due in 16 days the NAPR is 684% (120/400)x(365/16). The EAPR is 39,650% (((120/400)+1)^(365/16))-1. TILA allows at accuracy of one 1/8% (0.125%). The EAPR is 311,728 of that 0.125%s from the NAPR (39,650%-684%)/0.125%. The Truth in Savings uses the EAPR and calls it the Annual Percentage Yield. TILA should be changed to use the EAPR.

1138 Highway 1 [View Map]
Thibodaux , Louisiana 70301-6193
Ph: 985-447-7744
Fax: 985-447-7744
afblair@internet8.net

Summit Credit Union

4800 American Parkway [View Map]
Madison , WI 53718
Ph: 608-243-5000
amy.crowe@summitcreditunion.com
www.summitcreditunion.com

Valley Bookkeeping Service

Consumer Education and Resource Center, Individual Budgeting, Entrepreneur Guidance. We also provide Income Tax Services, Payroll Services and Small Business Bookkeeping.

601 US Hwy 12 W, PO Box 217 [View Map]
Knapp, Wisconsin 54749
Ph: 715-665-2829
ddnelson_vbs@hotmail.com

Summit Credit Union

Summit Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative financial institution based in Madison, WI.

4800 American Parkway [View Map]
Madison, WI 53718
Ph: 608-243-5000
amy.crowe@summitcreditunion.com
www.summitcreditunion.com

AnchorBank

AnchorBank is a full-service bank with a wide variety of products and services to meet all your financial needs. Today, AnchorBank is one of the largest financial institutions in the state, proudly serving more than 170,000 households and businesses in 62 Wisconsin communities.

25 W. Main St. [View Map]
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Ph: 608-252-8862
lfrye@anchorbank.com
www.anchorbank.com

Marshfield Area United Way

PO BOX 771 [View Map]
Marshfield, WI 54449
Ph: 715-384-9992
unitedway.sarah@tznet.com

Destination Faith

Destination Faith teaches fun and meaningful lessons to equip adults and youth to grow and succeed in life. Destination Faith teaches that in order to be financially empowered in your personal and or business life it takes a vision, a lot of determination and willingness to learn. We believe in leadership, family and community education.

3771 County Road P [View Map]
Oxford, WI 53952
Ph: 608-299-1418
Fax: 608-566-5400
faithvisionsdreams@gmail.com
www.DestinationFaith.com

GreenPath Debt Solutions

GreenPath Debt Solutions is a nationwide, non-profit financial organization that assists consumers with credit card debt, housing debt and bankruptcy concerns. Our customized services and attainable solutions have been helping people achieve their financial goals since 1961.

Our compassionate, professional credit counselors are committed to helping you solve your financial problems and achieve your financial goals. Through debt counseling, debt management and financial education, we work with you to explore options and help you select the debt relief strategy that’s best for you.

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, GreenPath operates 42 full-time branch offices in Michigan, New York, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Florida and Arizona. We also deliver licensed services throughout the United States over the Internet and telephone. GreenPath is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). Our professional counselors are certified by the NFCC, and we are accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Our core purpose:

Through financial knowledge and expertise, we enable people to enjoy a better quality of life.

802 W. Broadway #202 [View Map]
Madison, WI 53713
Ph: 608-576-8658
ebernards@greenpath.com
greenpath.com