Acknowledgements

Project Managers

  • J. Michael Collins, PhD., Family Financial Management Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Extension
  • Nick Heckman, Poverty and Food Insecurity Program Specialist, UW-Extension
  • Peggy Olive, Family Living Educator, UW-Extension Richland County

Curriculum design, writing and editing:

  • Nick Heckman, Poverty and Food Insecurity Program Specialist, UW-Extension

Contributing Writers

  • Melissa Berger, UW-Madison, La Follette School of Public Affairs

Contributors

  • J. Michael Collins, PhD., Family Financial Management Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Extension
  • Peggy Olive, Family Living Educator, UW-Extension Richland County
  • Ruth Schriefer, Family Living Educator, UW-Extension Iowa County
  • Lori Zierl, Family Living Educator, UW-Extension Pierce County

Some materials adapted from

  • Foreclosure Prevention Workbook. 2009. St. Croix Valley Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce.
  • Keeping the American Dream: A manual for Homeowners. Gass. A., and Hall, L. 2009. NeighborWorks  Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling.
  • Money 2000 and Beyond. “Organizing Your Financial Records.” Lepeska, Mary Fran. 1999. Cooperative Extension Publications.
  • Your Personal Journey to Financial Success after Bankruptcy. Neubauer, Debra. 2008. Cooperative Extension Publications.

Special Thanks

  • Laurie Boyce, State Program Leader and Assistant Dean/Director, UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension– Family Living Programs
  • Pat Ludeman, Ad Hoc Financial Specialist, UW-Extension, Family Living Programs
  • St. Croix Valley Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce
  • NeighborWorks America