In the News
America's Money Crisis - CNN
MSN - Money
WSJ online - Economic News
Economist.com
Financial Times - U.S. & Canada News
Government Sites
Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment
Site will help both Wisconsin residents undestand the stimulus recovery plan. Also provide access and assistance to recipients receiving funds.
Recovery.gov
Explains the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, shows how, where, when the money is spent, and allow the public to evaluate the Act's progress
Financialstability.gov
Information on restoring stability to our financial system.
One-Time Economic Recovery Payment
Informational pamphlet for Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement & Veteran beneficiaries who are eligible to receive a one-time $250 economic recovery payment.
Making Home Affordable.gov - Help for American Homeowners
Find out if you are eligible for the "Home Affordable Refinancing" or "Home Affordable Modification" programs.
MyFDICinsurance.gov
Visit this government website and use EDIE (Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator) to find out if your bank deposits are 100% FDIC insured. Just have a list of your deposit accounts at your bank and the amount you have in each account. Also available via phone - 1-800-ASK-FDIC.
Bank Find
Verify your bank is FDIC insured.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - FDIC
Consumer information on banks & banking and real estate & housing.
Employment Sites
Winnefox Job Information Center - Local & National job postings, resume & interview tips, career guidance & more.
Job Loss Help - AARP
Financial and other help available for those have lost their job or leave a job.
Tips & Tools for Money Management
For More Money Sites, try our Money & Investing webpage
Financial Information & Service Center Inc.
Goodwill Store, 1600 W. 20th Ave., Oshkosh, 920-966-1200
Provides counseling - $50 pays for an unlimited number of sessions
Financial Information & Service Center Inc.
921 Midway Road, Menasha, 920-886-1000
12 lesson course designed for those wanting to improve their credit and make wise decisions. There is a $50 registration fee.
Also checking workshop designed for people who don't have an account or may have had trouble with accounts in the past. There is a $20 fee.
Help! I'm Facing Foreclosure
Videos and links to dealing with foreclosure. From the Wisconsin State Law Library
Center for Responsible Lending - Consumer Resources
Information on mortgage & payday lending and other lending scams.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - FINRA
Investor's can use this site for evaluating investment options.
Guide for Penny Pinchers
Website created by Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton to connect Wisconsin consumers with information they need to help save money on gas and traveling, home energy, prescription drugs, health care, college tuition, back-to-school savings and more.
Hope Now
Support and guidance website for homeowners. HOPE NOW is an alliance between HUD approved counseling agents, mortgage companies, investors and other mortgage market participants that provides free foreclosure prevention assistance.
MyMoney.gov
Website dedicated to teaching Americans the basics about financial education. Whether you are planning to buy a home, balancing your checkbook, or investing in your 401k, the resources on MyMoney.gov can help you do it better.
FiLife.com
Compares personal finance products - credit cards, cds, checking & savings accounts, mortgages, retirement accounts & more.
Mint.com
Free online personal money management software to aide in budget & financial planning.
SmartHippo
Finds and compares mortgage rates in your area based on your credit score.
Wesabe.com
Wesabe gives you the tools and the insights to take control of your finances. You can see all your bank and credit card balances in one place and learn ways to get ahead & get advice from the Wesabe community.
Grocery Saving Tips
Tips to cut costs at the grocery store.