#FlashbackFriday Sticking to your budget over the holidays

Peggy Olive shares some tips and tricks on how to properly budget during the holiday shopping season.

UW-Madison Extension: Understand how long information stays on your credit report

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension’s “Check Your Free Credit Report: 2/2, 6/6, 10/10” campaign makes it easier to remember to order a free credit report.

Managing your money for back-to-school season

Peggy Olive discusses ways that we can save on back-to-school costs as predictions for spending this year are higher than last.

Back-to-school shopping on a budget

Peggy Olive, Extension Financial Capability Specialist, offers these tips to consider as households prepare for the start of a new school year.

Something old, something new, remember to check your credit report, too

Peggy Olive talks about the checking credit reports and why couples should check their reports together.

Extension: Couples encouraged to check their credit reports together

Knowing your spouse or partner’s credit history is as important as knowing your own. When in a relationship, your partner’s credit can become a source of stress and may affect your ability to secure a home or auto loan. Establishing regular times for couples to check and review their credit reports together is an important part of sharing finances. Extension’s “Check Your Free Credit Report: 2/2, 6/6, 10/10” campaign makes it easier to remember to order a free credit report.

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#FlashbackFriday Sticking to your budget over the holidays

UW-Madison Extension: Understand how long information stays on your credit report

Managing your money for back-to-school season

Back-to-school shopping on a budget

Something old, something new, remember to check your credit report, too

Extension: Couples encouraged to check their credit reports together