Need help with your budget or finances? Attend these free sessions in March

Need help with your budget? Having troubles with your current finances? Your money matters and we can help you!

“Money Matters,” a FREE four session workshop to help you manage current finances, grow your assets, build a savings, shop smart and save on home energy costs. Sign up for one, two or all four sessions.

Money in Motion
A two session course designed to improve your financial literacy. How to get ahead, develop a budget, improve your credit, take action for your money!

• First Session: Thursday, March 5 5:30 – 7:.30 p.m. at MidState Technical College, Room 126 (2600 W. 5th St, Marshfield)
• Second Session: Thursday, March 26 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at at MidState Technical College, Room 126 (2600 W. 5th St, Marshfield)

S - T - R - E - T - C - H that dollar
Is your food budget not going as far? Come and learn to s -t - r - e -t - c - h that dollar and provide nutritious meals for you and your family. We will learn to plan menus, use money saving strategies at the grocery store, and other helpful tips to provide quick, nutritious meals without breaking the bank!

• Thursday, March 12 5:30—6:30 p.m. at MidState Technical College, Room 126 (2600 W. 5th St, Marshfield)
  
  

What is e+? It's "Energy Smart" Plus a whole lot more!
This session will help you save energy, water and money by providing information on programs, easy to use tools and technology.

• Thursday, March 12, 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. at MidState Technical College, Room 126 (2600 W. 5th St, Marshfield)
  
  

Presented by Marshfield Area United Way, Marshfield Utilities, Catholic Charities and UW Extension. Registration is required; call Sarah Krenn at 384-9992 or click here to e-mail Sarah.

Seven Ways to give without breaking your budget

In these tough economic times every dollar counts, both in your budget and donations to non-profits. You want to give back to help improve lives and make your community a better place to live. Did you know you can do just that without stressing your budget.

Area businesses provide options to make charitable contributions based on percentages you spend or invest with them. Don’t forget online options that offer similar reward programs.

Below are the Top 7 ways to give to United Way and create opportunities of a better for everyone--without impacting your budget.

Pick ‘n Save: Advantage Saver’s Card: Specify 488233 on application or with customer service.

Kwik Trip: Kwik Card: Designate Marshfield Area United Way on application or with an inside cashier.

Marshfield Savings Bank: Charitable Money Market Account, Open account with Marshfield Savings Bank for a minimum of $500, designate Marshfield Area United Way.

GoodSearch for United Way: Search the internet and donate. Set GoodSearch as your default search engine, download the toolbar or simply bookmark www.goodsearch.com and use it for all your Internet searching needs.

Select United Way—Marshfield Area where it asks you to select an organization. Each search donates approximately one penny—Click here to start searching and earning money for United Way. You can also track our progress by clicking Amount Raised! In 2008, GoodSearch donated $44.65 to United Way.

GoodShop for United Way: From the creators of GoodSearch, GoodShop allows you to shop at your favorite online sites and stores (more than 700 available) and make a donation to United Way. Browse the list of stores on www.goodshop.com, select United Way—Marshfield Area, then click the store or company to shop with and you’ll be redirected to its site. Shops sites like Amazon, Avon, Best Buy, Macy’s and more.

Walk with a Purpose with Okobos Shoes: Okobos Shoes is a footwear company that is giving back through donations of $15 per shoe purchase. Visit www.okobos.com, at check out, enter UNITED in the promotional code box and Okobos will make a donation to United Way. The donation will be sent to the United Way assigned to serve your zip code.

Banks & Credit Cards: Earn reward points? Visit customer service or the Rewards section of your card’s web site to give to United Way!