Teaching You to Manage Your Money

2300 S Park Street
Suite 101
Madison, WI  53713

About Us

The Dane County UW-Extension Financial Education Center is located at the Villager Mall in the heart of south Madison. The objective of the center is to increase the financial literacy skills of residents in Madison and Dane County thereby empowering them to achieve financial security. We offer consistent, reliable financial education through classes, one-on-one coaching and various programs and services in a neutral, central and familiar location.  The center is open to anyone interested in improving his or her money management skills. 

Our Brochure

• FEC Brochure 2012

Directions

• Map to Financial Education Center  

Programs

Classes and Workshops 

• Get Checking Program – Click for Information
• Retirement Planning Today® – Click for Summer 2012 Information

Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA / TCE)

• Opens January 25th, 2012!
• Hours:     Mondays: noon to 6:00pm       Wednesdays:  noon to 6:00pm      Saturdays: 9:00am to 3:00 pm
• 2012 VITA Brochure
• 2012 VITA Brochure in Spanish
• Earned Income Tax Credit Information Brochure

Financial Coaching Program

The Financial CHANGE Coaching program provides motivational support to individuals using Coaching, a Hands-on approach, Accountability, Networking with peers, Goal setting and an Educational component.  Participants are connected with a volunteer coach who works with them for a 6-month period.  The program is free and open to anyone who would like a little financial motivation.

• I want to be a volunteer coach!
• I want to work with a financial coach

Money Management Tools

Worksheets

• Personal Budget Worksheets

UW-Extension

• University of Wisconsin Family Living Programs
• University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Home and Family Publications