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Automobile

I just got a job but I don't have a car; what should i do?

I need transportation to my medical appointments; what can I do?

Baby Express
  • Provides transportation services to pregnant women and children receiving Medicaid Title XIX (Badger Care Plus and Standard XIX) to authorized medical services.
  • Call to make a reservation at 1-800-579-1145
  • Visit their website: www.babyexpress.us

Bills

How can i handle my utility bills? I can barely afford them.

Society's Assets
LIfeline & Link-Up
Energy Services, Inc.
Home Energy Plus

Budgeting

How can I keep track of my expenses?

Stage of Life: Print the Stage of Life Budget Planning Worksheet

Educators Credit Union Online Budgeting Tools

Wells Fargo Online Budgeting Help

How can I set up a household budget?

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation
Racine County Workforce Development Center
Green Path Debt Solutions

How can I learn to budget?

Racine County Workforce Development Center
Green Path Debt Solutions

Community Resources

Where can I find out about community resources?

Racine County Workforce Development Center
  • Visit wdc.racineco.com to find out more about their Community Resources class
  • Call the Racine office at (262) 638-6312 or the Burlington office (262) 767-5399
  • Check our Financial Fitness Calendar for details about classes offered

Consumer Protection

Credit

Where can I learn the basics of credit?

Green Path University

How can I check my credit report?

Annual Credit Report

How can I improve my credit?

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation

Racine County Workforce Development Center

How can I build credit?

Green Path Debt Solutions

Who will help me fix my credit?

Green Path Debt Solutions

What is a credit score and why should I care?

Racine County Workforce Development Center

Green Path University

Educators Credit Union
  • Schedule a workshop

Debit

What is the difference between a pre-paid debit card and a traditional debit card?

Federal Trade Commission

What does it mean to opt-in or opt-out?

Debt

How can I manage my debt?

Green Path Debt Solutions

How can I manage my student loan debt?

Green Path Debt Solutions
  • Call (414) 282-8064

Entrepreneurship

What's involved in starting a business? Am I ready?

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation

Racine County Workforce Development Center

Foreclosure

I think I might be losing my house; what can I do?

Housing Resources, Inc.

Green Path Debt Solutions

Homeownership

What is involved in buying a home?

Housing Resources, Inc.

Racine County Workforce Development Center

Educators Credit Union

Housing Authority of Racine County
  • Visit rcha.org for more information
  • Call (262) 636-3405

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Green Path Debt Solutions

Racine Individual Development Account Program
  • Sign up for the Racine Individual Development Account (IDA) program to help with training, saving and down payment, at (262) 636-9574 or [email protected]

How can I get my finances ready to purchase a home?

Green Path Debt Solutions

Racine Individual Development Account Program
  • Sign up for the Racine Individual Development Account (IDA) program to help with training, saving and down payment, at (262) 636-9574 or [email protected]

How can I get a down payment for a home?

Racine Individual Development Account (IDA) Program

Housing Resources, Inc.

Who can I contact to buy a house?

Racine Individual Development Account Program
  • Sign up for the Racine Individual Development Account (IDA) program to help with training, saving and down payment, at (262) 636-9574 or [email protected]

Identity Theft

How can I protect my identity from being stolen?

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation

Racine County Workforce Development Center

Educators Credit Union

Green Path University
http://greenpath.com/university/consumer-rights/identity-theft.htm

Insurance

Introduction to Insurance

Green Path University

Investing

How can I invest my money wisely?

Racine County Workforce Development Center

Loans

Where is the best place to get a loan?

Introduction to Loans

Green Path University

Miscellaneous

Where can I find out about inexpensive family activities?

Just Add Kids
Racine Public Library

How can I donate to charity safely and securely?

Rental Assistance

What is involved in renting?

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

City of Racine

Housing Authority of Racine County
  • Visit their FAQ section for more information on rental assistance for tenants
  • Visit rcha.org for more information


Retirement

Introduction to Retirement

Green Path University

Savings and Checking

Saving for College

What sort of financial aid am I eligible for?

UW-Extension Financing Higher Education Issue Brief
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FinAid.org: Provides information on all forms of financial aid for families and school staff.
Green Path Debt Solutions



Spanish Resources

Which resources are available in Spanish?

Housing Resources, Inc.

Educators Credit Union

Racine County Workforce Development Center
  • They offer various classes in Spanish
  • Visit wdc.racineco.com
  • Call the Racine office at (262) 638-6312 or the Burlington office at (262) 767-5399
  • Check out our Financial Fitness Calendar for details about classes offered


Taxes

Where can I get my taxes done?

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Do I qualify for earned income tax credit?

IRS

Unemployment

I just lost my job; what should I do?

Racine County Workforce Development Center
  • Visit wdc.racineco.com
  • Call the Racine office at (262) 638-6312 or the Burlington office at (262) 767-5399

Youth and Money

I want my high school student to learn more about financial literacy. What are my options?

Make A Difference Wisconsin
  • If you’re interested in scheduling financial education workshops at a high school in your area—contact Brenda Campbell at (414) 273-8101—or email her at  [email protected]
  • Visit their website at makeadifferencewisconsin.org for more information

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
  • Visit wisconsin.ja.org for more information
  • Call (414) 577-3800 


Educators Credit Union

Asset Builders of America, Inc.

How can I teach my kids about money?

Jump$tart

Money Milestones: 20 Things Kids Need to Know to Live Financially Smart Lives