The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) brings the Money Smart curriculum to you. This series of three classes are offered in our four county service area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha) and focus on financial literacy and the homeownership process. Classes are taught free of charge.

Classes are held from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
IndependenceFirst
600 W Virginia Street
c/o ACAP
Milwaukee, WI
121 Wisconsin Street
Room 601
Waukesha, WI
Lower Level

February 14, 15, 16 (Milwaukee)
June 20, 21, 22 (Waukesha)
October 24, 25, 26 (Milwaukee)

Bank On It
Provides you with an introduction to bank services.

Borrowing Basics
Provides you with an introduction to credit.

Check It Out
Learn how to choose and keep a checking account.

Money Matters
Learn how to keep track of your money.

Pay Yourself First
Teaches us why we should save, save, save.

Keep It Safe
Learn what your rights are as a consumer.

To Your Credit
Learn how your credit history will affect your credit future.

Charge It Right
Learn how to make a credit card work for you.

Loan To Own
Learn what you're borrowing before you buy.

Your Own Home
Learn what homeownership is all about.

For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, IndependenceFirst request that persons attending agency-sponsored events refrain from using any perfumed grooming products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners. We maintain a smoke-free environment; therefore in addition to not smoking in the building, we ask that you refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.

IndependenceFirst is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within its means when conducting agency-sponsored events. Please notify staff of your disability-related accommodation requests three weeks in advance of attending a class or workshop, or at the time of registration. We will attempt to honor all requests but cannot assure that requests made after the deadlines will be met.