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Ho-Chunk offer Free Financial Seminar
2009-02-16

Times are tough, so Ho-Chunk Nation financial experts have partnered with local businesses to share their knowledge and help the public keep their finances in order.

Ho-Chunk North Casino Marketing Director Jerry Rhoden is part of a team that has developed a financial literacy class that's open that's to the public.

"We're trying to become a valuable partner in the community," said Rhoden. "In this challenging economy, it's important to learn how to properly manage the money you do have. We're trying to bring together some elements from the Ho-Chunk Nation and members from the local community as a partnership to help people learn their finances and get through some tough times."

The free Get Your GreenBack Financial Literacy class will be held Saturday, Feb. 21st in Wittenberg. Call (715) 253-3500 and press 0 to register. The class will be held at the Northcentral Technical College Southeast Campus, 1790 Applewood Lane, Suite B in Wittenberg.

There are two sessions one in the morning and a second in the afternoon.

The schedule of the sessions follows:

  • Registration
  • Ho-Chunk Financial Literacy Program
  • Credit and the importance of credit reports
  • Lending in a challenging economy
  • Planning for your future/retirement
  • Budgeting 101