Calling all borrowers, students, and parents to join us in learning how the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Education, can help you and how it has adjusted to consider the impacts of Covid-19 on borrowers. Get a basic overview of federal student loan programs and learn tips to utilize federal student programs to help pay for education beyond high school. The presentation will cover how to create an FSA ID, plus new…

Scam artists can try to take advantage of vulnerable taxpayers during the Covid-19 pandemic by stealing information and subsequently funds. Join us to learn how to recognize signs that your identity has been stolen for tax-related issues. Find out what to do if you are an identity theft victim. Learn how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can help. Discover how to protect your records and stay aware of Covid-19 tax scams and phishing schemes. Presented by: Lorie McCann, Management and…

No-Cost Zoom workshop module 1: Finance and Accounting Basics. This informative event is for business-minded individuals. Questions? Contact Michelle Ramey, Community Development Specialist. About this Event Module 1: Finance and Accounting Basics (April 15, 2021 – 10 am – 12 pm) Understanding the terminology Learning basic concepts

Learn suggestions for managing your money in a time of crisis. Topics covered include budgeting, emergency savings, and managing debt. While some factors affecting financial security are beyond individual control, financial know-how can help all of us better manage our finances, especially during the sudden and drastic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Presented by: Andrea Hasler, Assistant Research Professor in Financial Literacy and Deputy Academic Director, Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at the George Washington University School of Business

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will highlight resources that can help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus national emergency. The session will help consumers understand where to turn if they are having trouble making rent payments. Homeowners will learn how they are protected under federal law from foreclosure and can temporarily pause or reduce their mortgage payments if they’re struggling financially. Presented by: Ted Wegner, Policy Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a financial blow to many U.S. individuals and families. Join this session to learn how to do your best with what you have available. Learn budgeting tips and tricks to help you plan ahead and meet your monthly financial obligations. We’ll focus on easy steps that you can take to get control of your money, even when it doesn’t seem like enough. Presented by: Jenny Abel, Financial Security Outreach Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division…

No-Cost Zoom workshop module 1: Financial Statements. This informative event is for business-minded individuals. Questions? Contact Michelle Ramey, Community Development Specialist. About this Event Module 2: Financial Statements(May 13, 2021 - 10 AM – 12 PM) Understanding what they are and how to use them Learn how to build and read financial statements