Welcome to the Money Smart Sheboygan Blog!

On this page you will find articles from members of the Money Smart Sheboygan County planning committee, as well as partners and sponsors of Money Smart Week. Many of these articles were originally written and posted on a different website, and we were granted permission to reprint them. Our intent is to provide free resources, articles . . . → Read More: Welcome to the Money Smart Sheboygan Blog!

098 Financial Excellence: Can you Survive on a Teacher’s Salary?

Join the forum discussion on this post Episode 98: Can you Survive on a Teacher’s Salary? Feb 21, 2012. Today I interviewed Danny Kofke, author of How to Survive (and Perhaps Thrive) on a Teacher’s Salary (affiliate link). Danny is … … . . . → Read More: 098 Financial Excellence: Can you Survive on a Teacher’s Salary?

097 Financial Excellence: eCredable Should Replace the FICO Score

Join the forum discussion on this post Episode 97: eCredable is the long awaited alternative to the FICO score, Feb 14, 2012. Today I interviewed Steve Ely, CEO of eCredable. eCredable is a credit reporting agency but they do things … Continue re… . . . → Read More: 097 Financial Excellence: eCredable Should Replace the FICO Score

8 Tips to Save Money While Traveling

Traveling doesn’t have to break your wallet. There is no better time to start planning vacation destinations than very early in the New Year when snow is still on the ground and the thought of a getaway warms the soul. … Continue reading &#… . . . → Read More: 8 Tips to Save Money While Traveling

8 Tips to Save Money While Traveling

Traveling doesn’t have to break your wallet. There is no better time to start planning vacation destinations than very early in the New Year when snow is still on the ground and the thought of a getaway warms the soul. … Continue reading &#… . . . → Read More: 8 Tips to Save Money While Traveling

096 Financial Excellence: Surviving the Bad Housing Market

Episode 96: How to Survive the Bad Housing Market, Feb 7, 2012. The housing market has been pretty cruddy for several years now but there are good signs of improvement. Today I interview my friend and realtor Kim Werla about … Continue reading &#… . . . → Read More: 096 Financial Excellence: Surviving the Bad Housing Market

Hidden Treasures: An Easier Way to Restore Used Furniture

You’ve been there. You’ve felt the excitement. You are at a yard sale, an auction, or yes-even stopped by the side of the road to peruse a “free” pile-and you spot that amazing piece of furniture hiding under several coats &#823… . . . → Read More: Hidden Treasures: An Easier Way to Restore Used Furniture

095 Financial Excellence: Importance of your Personal Brand in Business

Join the forum discussion on this post Episode 95: Importance of your Personal Brand in Business, Jan 31, 2012. I mentioned back in Episode 93 that my show is black or white. You either love my rambling or you hate it. … Continue reading →… . . . → Read More: 095 Financial Excellence: Importance of your Personal Brand in Business

How to Recover from Bad Credit

The following is a guest post from Money Supermarket.   Since the recession, countless people have found themselves facing foreclosure and bankruptcy. Although much of this is due to job loss and the high unemployment rate, out-of-control debt pri… . . . → Read More: How to Recover from Bad Credit

Can You Live Debt Free and Still Have Credit Cards?

The debate on credit cards vs. all cash lifestyle Lately it seems like I end up in a lot of conversations about the use of credit cards and whether or not you should use them. In one corner, you have … Continue reading →

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (Winter Wake-up)

Do your finances need a wake-up? My church (Bethany Reformed Church) in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is again sponsoring Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University this winter. Financial Peace University was developed by Dave Ramsey, to teach you how to beat down debt, save money, build wealth, and give more than you ever thought you could. You are [...] . . . → Read More: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (Winter Wake-up)