Grow Your Savings with Free Financial Counseling in Racine
We all have financial dreams. Maybe you’d like to have money for a newer car, for you or your children’s education, for a family vacation, or for a down payment on your first house. Or maybe you just want an emergency fund so that the next time a tire blows out, the unexpected expense doesn’t wipe you out. Getting in the habit of saving can be challenging, especially if the money is tight, but having a plan will help you achieve those financial goals and dreams. The Racne FEC will help you make a savings plan that works for you.
Build Savings to Achieve Your Financial Goals
The Racine Financial Empowerment Center financial counselors will work with you to identify your personal financial goals and develop a savings plan to reach them. The Racine FEC will make sure that your savings plan fits your life and your budget.
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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