WHO WE ARE

Financial education for every stage of life

Practical guides, simple explanations, and tools you can use today, whether you're starting out, raising a family, changing jobs, or planning for retirement.

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OUR MISSION

Our why

To provide clear financial education and simple tools so people can make confident money choices and build lasting savings at every stage of life.

OUR VISION

Where we're headed

A world where learning about money is clear and actionable, saving becomes a habit, and financial confidence is within reach for everyone.

OUR CORE VALUES

What guides us

People First
We design for real lives and real needs.
Plain Language
Clear, honest guidance. No jargon.
Partnership
Collaboration and shared learning help people build stronger financial futures.
Community
Financial education is a community good. When people learn, communities thrive.
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MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Michelle Menser Tissue

Executive Director, MPH, CPH, CFEI®

I lead Smarter Savings Association with one clear goal: to help people feel more confident with money. After more than 15 years working in public service and public health, I've seen how financial skills shape health, stability, and opportunity.

At Smarter Savings Association, I bring that same commitment to simple education, strong partnerships, and practical tools. Working with schools, credit unions, nonprofits, and other community-based organizations, we create helpful resources for every life stage that individuals and families can use right away.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
MPHMaster of Public Health CPHCertified in Public Health CFEI®Certified Financial Education Instructor℠
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