Wants & Wallets: A Money Smart Book Read In-Person
Ready to master your money without giving up everything you love? Join us for a fun and frank discussion on the book, "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can't Buy."
Tired of traditional financial advice that leaves you feeling guilty and deprived? This session is for you! We'll explore this relatable guide to controlling impulse spending, sticking to a budget, and paying off debt—all without the shame. Get a fresh, balanced take on personal finance from the hosts of the beloved Frugal Friends podcast.
The conversation is in partnership, and facilitated by Carol Bralich, Human Development and Relationships Educator at UW Extension Fond du Lac. Come connect with others and leave with a smarter, guilt-free approach to your wallets and your wants!
Please register because copies are limited. Books will be reserved for participants of the program.
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Community Site
- Location:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Library Event
Carol Bralich, Associate Professor, has been an educator in the Human Development & Relationships Institute for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension for over 16 years. Carol’s teaching, research and outreach have included a focus on building financial capability skills with various audiences and strengthening relationships within family serving organizations in the community. She has been coordinating, coaching and teaching virtual, in-person, and online financial capability programs for families, individuals, and professionals. Carol has developed curriculum and facilitated Encouraging Financial Conversations trainings for social work professionals across the state. Carol has a Master of Science degree in Family & Consumer Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and enjoys flower gardening and family road trips with her husband and adult children.
