Financial Wellness Events for Dec. 2023

November 29, 2023 / Get Well

Financial concerns can greatly impact employees’ ability to work well. Financial stress can lead to sleepless nights, anxiety, inability to focus, lower productivity, and absenteeism. Supporting your economic well-being as part of an overall well-being strategy is an evidence-based practice that helps all in the workplace to thrive. The Employee Wellness and Wellbeing Office (OEWW) invites you to consider attending in the following live and recorded (on-demand) financial wellness sessions offered in collaboration with DHRM, VRS, and Corebridge Financial. Live sessions are highly recommended because they provide the opportunity to ask questions specific to your financial circumstances.

Date	Time	Live Session Title/Wellness Partner	Description
Thursday, Nov. 30	1 p.m.	Giving the Gift of Education With Invest529 Virginia 529	Giving the Gift of Education With Invest529- Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. Giving an Invest529 gift card is simple, practical and a meaningful investment to the future of your loved one. Join this session to hear the three easy ways to give the gift of education with the Virginia529 Gift Center. You’ll also learn about the unique gift ID customers can share with family and friends which easily allows customers to encourage a gift your child won’t outgrow or forget about when the trend fades.
Tuesday, Dec. 5	1 p.m.	Social Security and Your Retirement Corebridge Financial	Social Security and Your Retirement- Learn more about the basics and benefits of the Social Security program.
Tuesday, Dec. 5	1:30 p.m.	Virginia Credit Union (balancepro.org) VACU	IDENTITY THEFT SOLUTIONS Identity theft is becoming more common and sophisticated than ever. Session participants will learn the methods that identity thieves use to access confidential information, tools for preventing ID theft, and steps to take should identity theft occur.
Tuesday, Dec. 5	12:30 p.m.	Introduction to Saving for Education with Invest529 Virginia 529	Introduction to Saving for Education with Invest529- Please join this information session to 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
Wed., Dec. 6	12 p.m.	Year-end Tips and Deadlines Virginia 529	Year-end Tips and Deadlines- The end of the year is approaching, and that means many will be finalizing various transactions such as contributions, withdrawals and investment changes to your Virginia529 account. This session will review Virginia529’s holiday schedule and provide helpful tips to ensure your transactions are processed to meet any year-end deadlines!
Thursday, Dec. 7	2 p.m.	Inflation Implications Corebridge Financial	Inflation Implications- Find out how inflation might impact your retirement savings plans.
Tuesday, Dec. 12	11 a.m.	Tax Advantages of Saving with Invest529 Virginia 529	Tax Advantages of Saving with Invest529- In a 529 account, your money can grow free from federal and state taxes when used to fund qualified higher education expenses at eligible education institutions nationwide. Virginia taxpayers enjoy the additional benefit of a state income tax deduction on contributions to an Invest529 account. Join this session to hear: A brief overview of Invest529 features Federal tax advantages of 529 savings How to receive a Virginia state income tax deduction and tax-free earnings Upcoming deadlines to submit a contribution for a 2023 Virginia state tax deduction
Tuesday, Dec. 12	3 p.m.	Tax Planning Corebridge Financial	Tax Planning- Learn more about tax planning in this always relevant webinar.
Thursday, Dec. 14	12 p.m.	Invest529 Principal Protected Option, the Tuition Track Portfolio Virginia 529	Invest529 Principal Protected Option, the Tuition Track Portfolio- 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, Dec. 14	8:30 p.m.	Identity Theft Solutions VACU	Identity Theft Solutions- Identity theft is becoming more common and sophisticated than ever. Session participants will learn the methods that identity thieves use to access confidential information, tools for preventing ID theft, and steps to take should identity theft occur.
Thursday, Dec. 14	4 p.m.	Financial Wellness Corebridge Financial	Financial Wellness- Learn about the main areas of financial planning to boost your financial wellness.
Tuesday, Jan. 9	1:30 p.m.	Ten Steps to Financial Success VACU	Ten Steps to Financial Success- We all measure financial success differently, but all paths to get there require discipline and goals. This session teaches participants ways to financial control— including developing a spending plan, creating objectives, weighing insurance needs, and other tools that will help get on the road to personal financial success.
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	Scroll towards the bottom of the page to check out the free on-demand webinars. Topics include money management, insurance, and “specialty” topics such as funding college expenses.
Virginia Credit Union (VACU)		Video \| Virginia Credit Union	Tools and resources to help you live more confidently. Topics include: Your Credit, Your Home, Your Car, Financial Management, Financial Education, Life Events and Security.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)		MyVRS Financial Wellness	Join the Money Mindfulness Program If you’re ready to take your financial journey to the next level, consider starting the eight-week Money Mindfulness Program available in myVRS Financial Wellness. Once you’re logged in through myVRS, click the “Mindfulness” button in the top right corner of your screen.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)		myVRS – Login (varetire.org)	For Active & Retired VRS Members- myVRS Personalized Content Expanded financial wellness content is now available exclusively for active and retired VRS members registered in myVRS. Discover interactive courses, personalized action plans and content recommendations based on your interests. Check back often for new content.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)		Enrich: Topics (varetire.org)	For Non-VRS Members- Start Learning Now Access money-management information, increase your knowledge of financial best practices and make sense of things like credit, insurance and taxes. Tips, tools and time-savers will help you on your way now and also prepare you for retirement.
*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, Chief Wellness Office, employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu