Welcome to Northwoods Saves
Throughout the Northwoods, people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. Northwoods Savers are setting financial goals, tracking their spending and taking control of their financial futures. Our staff can show you how to develop a savings strategy and put you on the right path to building wealth! So what are you waiting for? Enroll in Northwood Saves today and start making your dreams a reality
Be a Northwoods Saver - Over 1000 Savers strong!
About Us
Northwoods Saves was launched in May of 2002, the first rural model of America Saves, the national program.. Oneida County is our fiscal administrator.
Who We Are
Northwoods Saves is a non-profit with no agenda except to get people to plan their financial future. Northwoods Saves operates under the auspices of the Oneida County UW Extension serving residents and businesses of the Northwoods.
Our Goal
To help people in the Northwoods save and build financial security. Northwoods Saves vision statement is…
”To forever change the way people think about money so they can save and spend with intent, bring stability to their financial present, and hope to their financial future.”
What We Do
Northwoods Saves offers free counseling sessions to individuals and families.
Northwoods Saves is also available (for a small stipend to offset costs) to present at workshops. Topics can be customized for audiences. Some of our most popular workshops are:
- 30 Habits of Millionaires
- “Pay Yourself First” with a Spending Plan
- Do-It-Yourself Debt Reduction
- Understanding, Improving, & Repairing Credit
- Teaching Your Kids About Money
- Money Management Basics for Young Adults
- Saving and Investing Basics
- Weathering a Financial Storm
- Successful Home Buying
- Planning for Retirement
- Preventing ID Theft, Scams & “rip-offs”
- Car Buying
- Saving on Groceries, Meals, & Gardening
- Saving on Clothing, Accessories, & Toiletries
- Saving on Insurance, Medical Expenses, and transportation
- Saving to Invest
- Saving on Housing, Appliances, Decorating, Repairs, & Cleaning
- Saving on Travel
Contact Us
Northwoods Saves, a service of University of Wisconsin Extension
3375 Airport Road #10 Airport Terminal – Lower Level Rhinelander, WI 54501 Phone: (715) 365-2752 Phone: (877) 675-4673 Fax: (715) 365-2760 nwsaves@yahoo.com
Governing Board Members
Michael Boyd, Boyd Financial Services
Erica Brewster, Oneida County University of Wisconsin Extension
Shelly Cole, Tomahawk Community Bank
Cathy Groscap, Superior Diesel
Dan Kuzlik, Oneida County University of Wisconsin Extension
Cheri Wilson, CoVantage Credit Union
Debbie Vold, First National Bank
Benefits to Enrolling
- A resource list of banks and credit unions offering no-fee, no minimum savings accounts or minimum balance savings accounts to Northwoods Savers.
- Confidential assistance from debt counselors or housing counselors.
- Quarterly America Saves newsletter
- Membership in a network of individuals who are interested in building wealth and reducing debt.
Follow Us
Take 8
Just 8 minutes a week!
Three ways to keep learning how to put your money to work for You!
- Northwoods Saves coordinates the topics and presenters on WJFW Channel 12’s (an NBC affiliate)“ Money Watch”. Watch every Monday during 5pm news or view at www.wjfw.com (highlight features, select “Money Watch”).
- Listen for ways to save on Coyote 93.7 FM broadcasting Wednesdays at 9:15am.
- Check our facebook page for money-saving tips.
Saver Resources
Financial Willpower wallet card