Series: Literacy In Wisconsin

The term "literacy" covers more than just the basic ability to read and write. This concept has evolved to cover a broad continuum of skills people need in their lives. Many adults and children struggle with literacy in its various forms, as they navigate the increasingly complex worlds of health care, finance, and technology. Their needs are difficult to quantify, especially when it comes to adult literacy. But Wisconsinites can turn to many resources and organizations to empower themselves through enhanced literacy skills.

Technology Is Changing The Way Wisconsin's Public Libraries Work

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Miranda Suarez

Wisconsin Public Radio

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People in Wisconsin are going to the library for different reasons, and libraries are serving them in different ways, thanks to the technological changes of the last two decades.

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Wisconsin 101: Door County Bookmobile

Jane Genske

Wisconsin Life

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Wisconsin has a rich history of bookmobiles serving communities, especially in rural places like Door County.

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Proposal Would Change Funding Structure For School Libraries

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Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

A pair of proposed bills in the Wisconsin Legislature would change the funding formula for the state's public schools, allowing districts to use money that is currently allocated to libraries and move it to educational needs as they see fit.

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How Tax Credits Can Work For Lower-Income Wisconsinites

Judith Bartfeld

UW-Extension

Many low- and moderate-income working families in Wisconsin may qualify for thousands of dollars in tax credits.

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How Much Financial Responsibility Is Appropriate For Kids?

J. Michael Collins

UW-Extension

Young children often have trouble understanding why they cannot have every toy or piece of candy they see at the store. However, around age 10, kids begin to comprehend that money is a limited resource.

Series: Literacy In Wisconsin

Finding The Credit Information That Matters

Peggy Olive

UW-Extension

Consumers who check their free credit reports for errors may be surprised to see they do not contain credit scores.

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Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

What To Do When Medical Bills Pile Up

Jeni Appleby

UW-Extension

Stephanie Severs

UW-Extension

Twenty-six percent of U.S. adults say they or someone in their household has had problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months. But medical bills should not be ignored.

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Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

How To Navigate Health Insurance Networks And Specialized Care

Stephanie Severs

UW-Extension

For people with health insurance who want to see a doctor or get other care, the first step is understanding where to go that is covered by the specific plan.

Series: Literacy In Wisconsin

Wisconsinites Know More Than They Think About Financial Issues

J. Michael Collins

UW-Extension

As a whole, Wisconsin residents have higher levels of financial literacy, improving levels of financial capability and, at least in some areas, better financial behaviors, compared to the rest of the U.S. However, it also appears people in the state may not be aware of their own knowledge.

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Overcoming the 'Eye-Glazing' Factor In Making Financial Decisions

Scott Gordon

WisContext

Financial literacy researchers have no shortage of recommendations on how people should handle their money, how families can learn more about their finances, and how a crisis can encourage new ways of thinking about these issues.