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2022 Financial Literacy Award from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
Racine FEC Managers Dasheika Kidd and Vicky Selkowe attended the award ceremony held in the State Capitol on April 21, 2023, and are pictured here with Governor Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers. Know More
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Racine Journal Times
Racine County Eye
July 16, 2021
Racine County Residents Encouraged to Claim Child Tax Credits. Eligible families are encouraged to claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC),
Racine Journal Times
April 16, 2021
FEC Poised to Help Residents Use Their Stimulus to Their Best Advantage. The Racine FEC offers free, one-on-one financial counseling.
Racine County Eye
January 15, 2020
Shore up your finances with the Financial Empowerment Center
Wisconsin Public Radio
January 12, 2021
Racine Financial Empowerment Center Provides Advice to Residents
WUWM 89.7 Milwaulee’s npr
December 10, 2020
Wisconsin first community in Wisconsin to join financial advice program for residents.
Spectrum NEWS1
December 8, 2020
Racine Launches State’s First Financial Empowerment Center to Help Those Struggling
The Journal Times
December 7, 2020
Racine to become 31st city in the nation and 1st in Wisconsin to offer financial coaching as a public service
The Journal Times
October 15, 2019
The city of Racine wins grant to expand financial counseling
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Program Closure Notice
Effective June 30, 2026, the Financial Empowerment Center program has concluded and is no longer accepting participants or providing services.
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Welcome home! June is National Homeownership Month! Do you know some of the reasons of being a homeowner? Tax benefits, appreciation, equity building, savings, predictability, freedom, and stability! But homeownership is a great responsibility. Make sure you work with a HUD certified housing counselor that can help you through the journey of buying and keeping a home. Successful homeownership takes education, getting the right information and taking advantage of community resources. Congratulations to the Racine families that are in this journey! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Teach Your Children to Save Day! Make sure you talk to the young people in your life about the importance of saving. Do you want to learn some strategies to be great savers? Make an appointment with a financial coach at the Racine Financial Empowerment Center. This is a free service to all adult residents of the City of Racine. Call us today! ... See MoreSee Less
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January is Financial Wellness Month. Non-Public Title I at RUSD hosted a Family Night this week. We were honored to present at this event. The workshop focused on the services provided by the Racine Financial Empowerment Center, as well as the importance of budgeting and saving. The parents learned valuable lessons and tips to be better savers and maintain a family budget. Thanks to RUSD for putting this together. It was a fun night! ... See MoreSee Less
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Get your free 2026 Financial Calendar! The children of Racine have created art that highlights important financial dates to remember. It will help you to keep in mind the importance of saving, investing, being a homeowner, keeping up with your credit, and creating a healthy financial future. 2026 can be your best year ever. The Racine Financial Empowerment Center provides professional, one-on-one free financial counseling to City of Racine residents. The calendars are available at the Finance Department in city hall or at the Racine Public Library. Get yours while supply last. We thank Landmark Credit Union for sponsoring this project. Have a great new year! ... See MoreSee Less
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