Financial Management

Managing money effectively can be a challenge, especially when financial resources are limited. Our financial educators provide financial literacy education classes that help participants learn basic skills concerning money management. Our workshops cover a variety of topics:

• Household budgeting
• Banking practices
• Establishing and maintaining credit
• Steps to take when you are in financial trouble

If you are interested in learning more about financial literacy education classes, please contact Cindy Muhar, 414-290-2420 or cynthia.muhar@ces.uwex.edu.

Get Checking
Get Checking is a program for people who do not have a checking or savings account. During the six hour class, you learn the skills needed to manage a bank account. Upon completion, you receive a certificate allowing you to open an account at a participating financial institution. To learn more, visit the Get Checking web page.