Preserve it Fresh, Preserve It Safe

Making Sweet Spreads and Canning with Fruit Here is the May/June Issue of the Preserve it Fresh, Preserve It Safe Newsletter with timely information about canning food and tips on preserving strawberries. For a PDF of this newsletter, CLICK HERE

Coping With Rising Prices

With gas prices passing $4.00/gallon in Wisconsin many of us are feeling the pinch at the pump. While many families are still recovering from losing income during the pandemic, the current spikes in prices for gas and food can feel particularly hard to manage right now. Consider trying some of the strategies listed in the […]

Affordable Connectivity Program

ACP-Universal Service Administrative Company What is the Affordable Connectivity Program? The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program) to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. If your household is eligible, you can receive up to a $30/month discount […]

Tax Credits for Wisconsin Families

Low and moderate income Wisconsin residents can take advantage of a variety of tax credits. These credits can bring thousands of extra dollars to individuals and families, but an estimated 20% of people who are eligible for these tax credits do not claim them every year. Visit https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/articles/tax-credits-for-wisconsin-families/ for more information.

Welcome to Money Matters

In these online modules, you can learn about your financial strengths, gain new money management skills and build knowledge you can share with others – your kids, your spouse, friends, co-workers, and more.  Start with the Financial Strengths module below.  Then choose another topic you’d like to learn more about. Just click  here to get started . […]

Raising WI Children on Instagram

UW-Madison Extension’s Family Engagement & Relationships department started an Instagram account called @raisingwichildren as a way to connect more caregivers and families with Extension and with our child development and parenting resources. Visit the page for great parent tips! https://www.instagram.com/raisingwichildren/

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