Money Smart Week
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Money Smart Week for kids
1 pm Fri Oct 2 (tentative) @ FDL Public Library
Kids Read: Teach kids about money. Join us for Storytime and activities. The first 50 families receive a free copy of the book The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble with Money. Free. No registration. Sponsored by Society Insurance.
Money Smart Week for teens
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Make it Count: Tips for Teens
Ben Soman of Marian University will offer easy tips and tricks on how to save, budget and the basics of financial aid. We’ll have fun prizes and snacks for all. For teens 13-18 and their parents. Free. No registration.
Fond du Lac Money Smart Week planning team
Fond du Lac Public Library
Fond du Lac County UW-Extension
Horicon Bank
Fond du Lac Credit Union
National Exchange Bank & Trust
FABOH, FDL Area Businesses on Health
Fox Valley Savings Bank
Consumer Credit Counseling
Money Smart Week Programs for Adults
All programs free, no registration required
Mon Oct 5
1 pm @ FDL Public Library
When I’m 65: Learn the basics of retirement, Medicare, Social Security and insurance. Presented by Julie Hilbert of McNamara & Thiel Insurance Agency.
6 pm @ FDL Public Library
Stream This! Watch TV without breaking the budget. Learn how to compare the many viewing options: cable, satellite, over-the-air antennas, Netflix, Amazon and others. Presented by Jon Mark Bolthouse of FDL Public Library.
Tue Oct 6
10 am @ FDL Public Library
Why Credit Matters: Everyone wants good credit, but why is it important? Learn what gets reported to credit bureaus and how to improve your score. Presented by Sandy Syms of Consumer Credit Counseling Service.
Wed Oct 7
1 pm @ FDL Public Library
Passing It On, or Passing the Buck? Protect yourself and your family by learning the basics of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Presented by attorneys Kevin Davidson and Tracy Gibson of the Estate Planning Group.
6 pm @ FDL Public Library
Investing for Beginners: Learn about the most common forms of investment and simple investing principles that are likely to improve your results in any market. Presented by Katherine Schuessler.
Thu Oct 8
10 am @ FDL Public Library
Climbing Out of Debt: Learn strategies to overcome and pay off debt. Presented by Sandy Syms of Consumer Credit Counseling Service.
6 pm @ FDL Public Library
Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook: Getting ready to retire or a new retiree? Discuss retirement income, Social Security, withdrawal rates, preparing for the unexpected, inflation, health care and long-term care costs. Presented by Maggie Millin Moses of Edward Jones.
What is Money Smart Week?
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago started Money Smart Week in 2002 as a financial literacy initiative the greater Chicago area. The program has grown into a national campaign involving thousands of libraries, financial institutions, educators and others to educate the public on how to better manage their personal finances. The Fond du Lac Public Library has been participating in Money Smart Week since 2007.
Due to COVID-19, Money Smart Week 2020 is rescheduled for Oct 2-10. Watch for detailed schedule
2020 bonus programs
2 Shred Fests: Personal & confidential document shredding
Schedule TBA
Student Loan Repayment Options
Schedule TBA @ Marian University Stayer Center
Discuss various options to repay studen loan debt: 10-year plan or income-based repayment – what does it all mean? Presented by Sandy Syms of Consumer Credit Counseling Service.