WISELearn Personal Financial Literacy
WISELearn for Personal Financial Literacy is a resource central for schools, instructors, etc. on Personal Financial Literacy
Wisconsin-Based Resources
- See how Wisconsin ranks in financial literacy and what experts say the fed and state governments should be done.
- Your Life, Your Money is aimed at young adults who want to get their financial lives on track. It features a number of financial experts, including our friends Michelle Singletary (of Wisconsin) and Beth Kobliner.
- Study: “Are Teachers Making the Grade in Personal Finance Education?"
- 2010 Financial Literacy Report: an interim view of Wisconsin's Financial Literacy legacy and future. [.pdf 1.5M, 36 pages]
- Reality Stores for information on and links to Calendar of Events around the state.
- MyMazuma - a Wisconsin Bankers Foundation created website to help you answer money-related questions such as how to save for college, buy a first home, or get a car loan. Search the website to find services, articles, classes, videos and in-school curriculum with answers to your financial questions.
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| WI Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) |
Look Forward to Your Future website is a resource for students and parents who are facing questions and decisions about college and student debt. |
| National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy (NIFEL) | Three weeks of professional development for teachers each summer. Offered at Edgewood College, Madison. |
| Student Career Info | Provides live, interactive videoconferencing and web site stored video discussions on topics that provide information and insight on careers and life challenges for students, teachers and parents. |
| Economics Wisconsin | We work with teachers across Wisconsin through our Centers for Economic Education, our workshops and other financial and economic programs. |
| Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy | The Council is part of a pro-active approach to improving financial literacy in Wisconsin and making the state the recognized national leader when it comes to promoting financial literacy. |
| Educational Communications Board | |
| Wisconsin Jump$tart Coalition | Speakers for the classroom Support for financial literacy |
| KnowHow2GoWisconsin | Encourages 8th through 10th graders to prepare for college. Financial aid information is provided. |
| Asset Builders of America |
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| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) | Workshops for teachers, as well as students |
| Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WAFSAA) |
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| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin (JA) |
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| Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges | College Readiness 21 program |
| College Possible (Milwaukee) | After-school program in Milwaukee for low-income students preparing for college |
| Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation (GLHEC) | Dedicated to helping make college a reality. Also make successful student loan repayment possible, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education and private lenders. |
| Higher Education Aids Board | HEAB administers programs of student financial aid, including grant, scholarship, and loan programs; tuition reciprocity agreements; and tuition capitation contracts. |
| SecureFutures (formerly Make a Difference Wisconsin) |
Proven financial education curriculum for educators; lessons led by volunteers from your business community; flexible lessons and scheduling. |
| Wisconsin Institute for Certified Public Accountants |
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| Wisconsin Educational Opportunities Program (WEOP) |
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| UW-Madison Center for Financial Security |
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Kristen McDaniel
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Family & Consumer Sciences Education Consultant
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