Oakland County, MI

Build Confidence. Reduce Stress. Take Control of Your Financial Future.

SmartFinance Academy—formerly known as Michigan Works! Financial Fitness—is an initiative that offers inclusive financial education to Oakland County residents, families, veterans, seniors, parents and business owners.

Led by the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office and delivered through its Financial Empowerment Center, this free, countywide initiative offers expert guidance, actionable tools, and community-focused programming to help you achieve your financial goals at every stage of life.

From budgeting and credit repair to homeownership and small business growth, our expert-led programs are designed to meet real-world needs and create greater economic opportunity for individuals, families, and communities across our county.

Core Learning Pillars

SmartFinance Academy delivers real-world financial education through five core learning pillars—each designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and control.

• Financial Wellness Foundation:Debt Reduction, Credit Building and Crisis-Proof Finances
• Lifelong Financial Wellness:Empowered Financial Decision-Making
• Homeownership and Housing:Taxpayer Confidence
• Small Business Resilience and Growth:Self-Employed Success
• Smart Money for Veterans, Seniors, Parents and Families

Upcoming Free Webinars

Whether you're rebuilding, planning, or starting fresh, SmartFinance Academy is here to help you succeed. Explore our webinars, connect with local experts, and unlock your financial potential.

Free and open to the public. Advance registration required.

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Provided by the Financial Empowerment Center

Have questions or Need Help?

Our Financial Empowerment Center offers free, confidential and personalized financial counseling services, including:

• Budgeting and financial planning
• Credit and debt coaching
• Referrals to assistance resources
• Mortgage and property-tax foreclosure assistance
• Business loan information
• Property tax exemption resources

For more information or assistance, visit our website at oakgov.com/treasurer or contact Reda Nafso at (248) 858-0672.