How to Prepare for the Holidays Without Feeling Like Scrooge

Inflation, widespread tariffs and the price uncertainty of items seem to be on everyone’s minds lately. Stress levels are high due to the impact that inflation has on groceries, fuel, heating costs and credit card interest rates. This depressing news is making people feel that they have little control of their finances. As we enter […]

Is Your Child Ready to Stay at Home Alone?

When can I start to let my child stay home alone? How old should my child be? How long can I leave my child home alone? If you’ve been thinking about these questions since the new school year started, you are not alone. Many parents ask these questions when their child seems too old for […]

Help Your Employees Achieve Their Goals!

Extension’s Financial Wellness at Work program offers a comprehensive suite of free, research-based financial education resources that Fond du Lac County employers can share with their employees. These tools include downloadable flyers, personal finance workbooks, short educational videos, and interactive workshops led by UW-Extension financial educators. Topics range from budgeting and saving to credit management, […]

Extension’s Rent Smart

Extension’s Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. Emphasis is on forming a strong partnership between the tenant and landlord. Establishing […]

New Baby? We’ve got you covered!

Welcoming a new baby can be a big adjustment. Want quick tips and tricks grounded in research? Look no further. Just in Time Parenting now offers one-page newsletters for parents and caregivers with newborns to 4-month-old babies. You can read or listen to the audio recordings for each newsletter. The newsletters are available to read […]

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