Secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions Ray Allen visited the Belleville Elementary School as part of The Big Read Program during Money Smart Week last Thursday, and presented the students with a 10-year challenge to become rich using the information that they learned during the week.

"I'll come back in 10 years to see how all of you are doing with your savings plan," said Allen.

The Department of Financial Institutions is dedicated to protecting Wisconsin citizens through financial regulation and education and is committed to ensuring the safety and soundness of Wisconsin fin...