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On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Money Smart Week will host “Understanding the Basics of Federal Student Loans.”
Calling all borrowers, students and parents to join us in learning how U.S. Federal Student Aid (FSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Education, can help you – and how the division has adjusted their offerings to consider the impacts of Covid-19 on borrowers. Get a basic overview on federal student loan programs and learn tips to utilize federal student programs to help pay for education beyond high school. Learn how to create a FSA ID, and how to use new and redeveloped tools from the FSA. Gain insights on loan servicers, private student loans, debt relief scam prevention, monitoring your credit and default prevention.
During this presentation, The U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid will share their core mission of ensuring that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance – including grants, loans and work-study programs – for education beyond high school.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.
On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Money Smart Week will host “Tax-Related Fraud + Identity Theft.”
Identity theft and tax scams have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. 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.
During this presentation, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will share information on how to recognize signs that your identity has been stolen for tax-related issues.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.
On Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Money Smart Week will host “Managing Personal Finances During Covid-19.”
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.
During this presentation, The Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) will aim to share the financial knowledge individuals need to fully participate in the economy and build secure futures.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.
On Friday, April 16, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Money Smart Week will host “Housing Protections + Resources.”
The session will help people 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.
During this presentation, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will highlight resources that can help homeowners and renters during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.
On Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Money Smart Week will host “Tips for Managing Money Ups and Downs.”
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.
During this presentation, The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension will focus on easy steps you can take to get control of your money even when it doesn’t seem like enough.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Submit your questions during the registration process.
