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We want you to be money smart and free from worry about your finances.

FORECLOSURE SCAM ALERT:
Foreclosure scams are destructive, deceptive, and devastating to families who are fighting to survive. Families on the edge of foreclosure are being offered relief too good to be true. There are legitimate people, places, and agencies that American families can turn to when they are facing foreclosure.

HUD will take every possible measure to educate and protect consumers and homeowners, bring these scams to light, and prevent con artists from exploiting the housing crisis. Download the HUD brochure.
The Federal Trade Commission's Hope Now offers advice to those in foreclosure. Visit their website at www.hopenow.com, watch the video on foreclosure scams or call 1-888-995-HOPE.
The Wisconsin Realtors Association has created a foreclosure information website chock full of helpful information.

The Get Smart Wausau Coalition is a volunteer group of Educators, Financial Institutions, Media, Non-Profit Organizations, Municipal/Government and Other businesses working to bring free or low-cost financial education in the Greater Wausau Wisconsin area to anyone looking for ways to better manage their money.

Sessions currently scheduled include:

Financial Counseling - This is a FREE two-hour session at UWEX. Session dates are held at UWEX. Pre-registration is required. Call 715-261-1230 for more information on available dates.
Get Checking Workshop (December 7th, 2009)- This is a 3 hour workshop at UWEX. Pre-registration required. Call 715-261-1230 for more information.
Home Buyer Workshop - This workshop is for first time home buyers and features WHEDA’s Home Buyer Education Program. Learn everything you need to know about buying a home.
Money Smart Week - Each October we participate in the state-wide Money Smart Week program. Money Smart Week is over for 2009! For more information on Money Smart Week visit the state website at www.moneysmartwi.org .

If you have financial questions, view our Library for an archive of articles about credit questions. You can also email your question to info@getsmartwausau.com and we may use it in a future article or post answers on our website.