Financial Wellness: September Events

September 8, 2023 / Get Well

The Employee Wellness and Wellbeing Office (OEWW) invites you to consider participating in the following live and recorded (on-demand) financial wellness sessions offered in collaboration with DHRM, EAP, and Corebridge Financial. Live sessions are highly recommended, because they provide the opportunity to ask questions specific to your financial circumstances.

Date

Time

Session Title/Wellness Partner

Description

Tuesday, Sept. 12

2 p.m. – 3  p.m.

Saving for College Without Derailing Retirement

College expenses are on the rise, but you don’t have to tap your retirement savings to cover higher education costs. Attend this webinar to learn more about your saving options.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

12 p.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Retirement Planning/DHRM

Strategies to Thrive in 2023 – With inflation at an all time high, interest rate increasing and personal savings rate decreasing, many employees may be feeling overwhelmed when it comes to their money. However, by focusing on what they can control in their personal finances they can thrive. The financial education content will focus on providing strategies and tools for employees to identify steps they can take in the face of an uncertain economy.

Tuesday, Sept. 19

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Introduction to Saving for Education with Invest529/Virginia 529

Learn a variety of ways to achieve your higher education savings goals and how Virginia529 can help. In just one hour, you’ll learn how to: – Save for tuition and other college costs, such as housing, textbooks and more – Save for private or religious K-12 education – Take advantage of tax-free earnings and the Virginia state tax deduction – Meet your savings goals

Tuesday, Sept. 19

 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Managing Life in Retirement

Once you retire, it’s time to take advantage of everything you’ve worked so hard for. Learn more about life in retirement, and how checking in on your financial planning can make life easier for you and those around you

Thursday, Sept. 21

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Saving with Tuition Track Portfolio/Virginia 529

Ready to take the guesswork out of saving? Invest529’s newest savings option helps families save for their children’s future and keep up with rising tuition costs! Savings in this portfolio option, exclusive to Virginia residents, purchase units of average tuition at Virginia public colleges and universities. The return on savings keeps pace with the average tuition each year. When it’s time to pay for education, savings can be used at any eligible educational institution worldwide for any qualified higher education expense. Join this webinar to learn more about the Tuition Track Portfolio.

Thursday, Sept. 21

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Prioritizing Your Finances: Creative Ideas for Young Families

Saving for retirement is critical in your early adult years. Attend this webinar to gain perspective on your unique family situation and the key strategies and concepts that could help with your personal financial priorities.

On-Demand Sessions

Virginia529

Webinars and Tutorials | Learn | Virginia529

Explore Virginia529’s webinar replays and video highlights to learn about saving for your education needs, opening an Invest529 account, using your account benefits, and more.

Corebridge Financial

Financial Education | Corebridge Financial

Check out the free on-demand webinars. Topics include money management, insurance, and “specialty” topics such as funding college expenses.

*Information presented may include insurance products. NOVA does not endorse any particular products. This information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your financial professional regarding your situation.

 

Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, HR-Chief Wellness Officer, EmployeeWellness@nvcc.edu