There is only one legitimate source for a free credit report. There are many imposters. http://www.annualcreditreport.com/, it’s mailing address and phone number are the only truly no-cost ways to obtain the free credit reorts everybody is entitled to by law. Other websites claim to offer free reports, scores or monitoring, but thye often incur significant […]
Several valuable tax credits are available for low and moderate income families. These include the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, the Wisconsin Earned Income Credit, and the Homestead Tax Credit. Together these can be worth thousands of dollars for families – but only if families file tax returns to claim the credits. Detailed information about […]
All Fond du Lac County residents are invited to review the Community Health Improvement Plan , and support activities and initiatives that will make Fond du Lac County a healthier place to live, work and play. Included in the health improvement plan are strategies to: increase the number of Fond du Lac County residents who are […]
Town of Fond du Lac residents sampled water on April 8, 2013. Learn the results. Prior to this program, residents in the Town of Fond du Lac last sampled with the UW-Extension lab in Stevens Point in June, 2002. At that time, 87 wells were sampled. Seven (9%) tested positive for coliform bacteria. Zero wells […]
Town of Oakfield residents sampled well water on April 8, 2013. View the results. Residents in the Town of Oakfield last sampled with the UW-Extension lab in Stevens Point in November, 1991. At that time, 44 wells were sampled. 10 of them (24%) tested positive for coliform bacteria. 4 (10%) of them had nitrate levels […]
We all visit the doctor to safeguard our health; experts say our financial health can also benefite from a routine check-up. To make it easier for people to monitor their financial well-being UW-Extension Family Living Educators around the state are kicking off “Check Your Free Credit Report Campaign: 2/2, 6/6, 10/10”. For more information on […]
The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) has once again partnered with Miguel Gonzales, the UW-Extension 4-H VISTA, in providing Spanish translated documents and information to Hispanic WIC participants on January 8 at the WIC clinic in Fond du Lac. The topic of “Eat Well, Spend Less” was emphasized.
Research shows that healthy habits can save us money. Gayle Coleman, nutrition education specialist with UW-Extension, offers 10 tips for increasing your health and wealth in 2013.
The cold snowy days of winter can make it a challenge to keep active and eat healthfully. Susan Nitzke, Nutrition Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Extension and Professor Emerita of Nutritional Sciences at the UW-Madison, offers tips to help you stay fit when it’s hard to get outdoors at: Keep Fit in Winter
While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of sever winter weather at some point in their lives. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain. Follow the […]
