Money Matters

Money Matters is an online program designed to improve your financial habits. Through this program, you will gain money management skills and build knowledge you can share with your family and friends. Scroll down and click on the course icons to view the 13 courses and 2 bonus courses.

The program can be completed through online self-study only or online self-study with financial coaching by a UW-Extension educator. After finishing the program, Wisconsin residents can receive a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements.

Money Management & Budgeting

a tree growing from money — **My Financial Strengths**

A person counting money — **Make a Spending Plan |** (Available in Spanish)

A past due bill — **When You Can’t Pay Your Bills** | (Available in Spanish)

Credit & Loans

Credit Cars — **Credit Report and Score Basics**

Money underneath a graduation cap — **Managing Student Loans** | (Available in Spanish)

A man looking sad while working on his computer — **Debt Management**

Health Insurance

My Access for Wisconsin Residents — **Health Insurance Options for Wisconsin Residents**

Making Your Money Work For You

A person flipping through folders — **Staying Organized**

Two people discussing their finances — **You, Your Partner, and Your Money**

An older woman and pre-teen smile while using a smartphone. — **Retirement Planning Basics |** (Available in Spanish)

A person at an ATM — **Credit Unions, Banks, and Other Financial Institutions** | (Available in Spanish)

Bonus Modules

Money and an American Flag — **Veterans and Finances**

A picture of a cell phone showing a banking app — **Financial Apps & Technology**

Interested in Completing the Program?

The online program can be completed in partnership with financial coaching by a UW-Extension educator.

Option 1: Online Self Study only

Open to anyone.

For individuals who wish to view the online program without financial coaching.

This option is best if you do not live in Wisconsin or live in a Wisconsin county without a UW-Extension financial coach.

Certificates of completion are only available for Wisconsin residents.

No cost.

Option 2: Online Self Study with Financial Coaching

Only available to people living in participating Wisconsin counties.

In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must complete the quiz at the end of each module and contact your UW-Extension financial coach.

No cost.

Find a UW-Extension financial coach in your area

Option 3: Program Referral

Only available if you have been referred to the program.

If you are completing Money Matters as part of a program that has partnered with Extension, contact the educator in your county to find out about program requirements.