Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

Are you an employer looking to increase disability employment and supports in the workplace? If so, join ABLE today for a free webinar on Wednesday, August 14, to learn how employers can promote ABLE accounts as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility tool. Learn more and register for free at: https://bit.ly/4dBemjD.

Are you interested in opening an ABLE account for you or your loved one? If so, join ABLE today for a free webinar at 1pm today to learn how ABLE accounts can change the way individuals with disabilities build financial wellness and plan for the future. Register for free at: https://bit.ly/4dBemjD.

August 14th is National ABLE Savings Day, and we are celebrating all month long with a free, three-part webinar series!

Are you ...
✅ interested in opening an ABLE account for you or your loved one,
✅ an employer looking to increase disability employment and supports in their workplace,
✅ and/or a current ABLE account holder or family member that wants to learn about maximizing ABLE features?

ABLE today and the ABLE Savings Plans Network have a webinar for you!

Learn more and register here: https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/About/NewsEvents/NewsReleases/20240809NationalABLESavingsDay.aspx

National ABLE Savings Day is on August 14! Learn how ABLE accounts can change the way individuals with disabilities build financial wellness and plan for the future by attending a free webinar series starting on August 12. Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/4dBemjD.

Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions announced it has launched an investment scam tracker to help Wisconsinites spot and avoid financial investment scams, including cryptocurrency scams. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4c8qaIZ.

Are you looking for your next career opportunity? If so, apply to become an Advanced Securities Examiner or the Lead Software Engineer/Developer for the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions today. Apply via wiscjobs at: https://bit.ly/DFIJobs. We look forward to meeting you!

Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions announced the agency’s Division of Banking and its bank regulatory program have earned reaccreditation status from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4cjD2gb.

Today, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions reminds financial professionals and the people of Wisconsin to be on the lookout for signs of elder abuse and financial exploitation. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4ekp0fB and share this information with your family and friends.

Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions announced Wisconsin’s 107 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of March 31, 2024. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3XpWa7V.

Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions announced Wisconsin’s 119 state-chartered banks continue to demonstrate stable financial performance as of March 31, 2024. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3V6DMhp.

Happy 529 College Savings Plan Day! Learn how saving with a 529 college savings plan can help fund a variety of higher education and career training pathways. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3yq6F0h and start saving today!

We’re excited Governor Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2024, as 529 College Savings Plan Day! The proclamation encourages students and families to learn how saving with a 529 college savings plan can help fund a variety of higher education and career training pathways. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3yq6F0h and start saving today!

Congratulations to Nicolet Union High School for winning the Finance & Investment Challenge Bowl® State Championship Tournament! The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and Asset Builders hosted the event with 25 teams from 13 regions in Wisconsin. We are proud of all high school students who participated. Great job!

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the first step to qualify for financial aid to pay for college, graduate school, and career training programs. If you’re a high school senior, be sure to complete the FAFSA®. Learn more here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/399dc00 and apply today!

Press Release: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, DFI, and HEAB Encourage Wisconsinites to Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Press Release: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, DFI, and HEAB Encourage Wisconsinites to Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 05/02/2024 11:06 AM CDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [email protected] Nearly 6,000 fewer Wisconsin applications have bee...

Today the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions encouraged Wisconsinites to save for higher education and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and the program’s new tax enhancements enacted by Governor Tony Evers. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3w72aHn, and start saving today!

Join us tonight (Monday, April 29) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for “Family Finance Night” at Jefferson Middle School. During the event, you can open a savings account for your teenager, learn about saving for college, and explore other financial services. See you tonight!

Join us tonight (Wednesday, April 24) at 6 p.m. for free virtual help to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year to qualify for financial aid for your educational journey. Register now at: https://debtsmarts.org/fafsa-help.

Today Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Cheryll Olson-Collins joined Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, and cabinet members to plant trees as part of Governor Evers’ “trillion trees pledge” at Governor Nelson State Park in honor of Earth Day! 🌎

Earth Day was born right here in Wisconsin, and protecting our vast natural resources is a part of who we are as Wisconsinites.

From our shorelines to our forests, we're working to deliver on our promise of leaving behind the future our kids deserve.

Join us on Wednesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. for free virtual help to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year to qualify for financial aid for your educational journey. Register now at: https://debtsmarts.org/fafsa-help.

If you recently filled out a 2024–25 FAFSA® form and want to make updates, corrections are now available. Log in to your Dashboard to make changes today. ​

Learn more: StudentAid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/review-and-correct/correct -form-2024-25

It’s FAFSA® Week of Action!🎓

Wisconsin students and families: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2024-25 academic year to qualify for financial aid for your educational journey.

Learn more and get started today!

➡️ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/396806a

Thanks for joining us for Money Smart Wisconsin Week! For more ideas on how to keep your financial goals on track, review our financial wellness checklist here: https://bit.ly/3vNhWXH, and continue building a stronger financial foundation for you and your loved ones today!

supports the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability efforts to spearhead the campaign to promote financial literacy and awareness during April’s .

Governor Tony Evers Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

Did you know that overwhelming student loan debt is the number one factor in preventing new homebuyers from qualifying for a mortgage? It is crucial to teach children personal finance lessons from an early age and they are highly encouraged to start saving for higher education with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program.

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