Money in the Bank

Wisconsin’s 4th annual Money Smart Week kicks off October 10 and runs through October 17, 2009. All week, communities around the state will host activities to educate consumers on how to better manage personal finances.

Hundreds of organizations including banks, schools, colleges and libraries are offering approximately 500 free educational classes and seminars. They’ll cover topics such as easy ways to save money, travel tips for traveling on a budget, basic financial planning and budgeting tools. See Money Smart Wisconsin for classes and events in your area.

These money saving tips come at a crucial time as you work to beat the financial squeeze. Smart shopping strategies to stretch your dollar include using money saving coupons and gift certificates when you make purchases.

Here at RTownShopper.com, we’re helping families save money with hundreds of discount gift certificates to restaurants and businesses. Traveling? We’ve got travel discounts for 19 cities in Wisconsin. That means more money left in the piggy bank for you. That’s smart money, and it makes good sense too.

Have you attended any Money Smart Week events? Learn any great tips? Share them in the comments!