OEWW’s Financial Wellness Events: January 2024
Financial concerns can greatly impact an employee’s ability to work well. Financial stress can lead to sleepless nights, anxiety, inability to focus, lower productivity and absenteeism. Supporting your economic wellbeing as part of an overall wellbeing strategy is an evidence-based practice that helps everyone in the workplace to thrive. The Employee Wellness and Wellbeing Office (OEWW) invites you to consider participating in the following live and on-demand/just in time learning 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. This month’s highlighted event is: Employee Webinar: Saving for Education with Invest529 Virginia 529 on Thursday, January 25 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Check out the chart below for the details on participation incentives for this webinar.
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Financial concerns can greatly impact the ability to work productively. Financial stress can lead to sleepless nights, anxiety, inability to focus, lower productivity, and absenteeism. The Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing encourages you to take advantage of the many resources curated here to promote your financial wellness. |
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Wed., Jan. 17 |
3 p.m. |
Prioritizing Your Finances: Creative Ideas for Young Families Corebridge Financial |
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. |
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Tues., Jan. 23 |
1 p.m |
Corebridge Financial |
All aspects of financial planning start with proper cash management. Attend this webinar if you’re new to financial planning or if you’d like to benefit from ideas on how to better manage your day-to-day financial resources. |
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Thurs., Jan. 25 |
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. |
Employee Webinar: Saving for Education with Invest529 Virginia 529 |
Special Employee Webinar: 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. Employees who attend this webinar will receive an exclusive offer – a $25 gift code to open a new Invest529 account and the chance to win one of the three $50 Target gift cards that will be given away at the end of the session. In under an hour, you’ll learn how to:
Target gift card drawing Terms & Conditions. |
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Thurs., Jan. 25 |
2 p.m. |
Corebridge Financial |
Join this webinar to learn about income tax, how to take advantage of tax-favored investments like a retirement plan and other important steps to minimize the impact of taxes on a long-term savings plan. |
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Thurs., Jan. 25 |
7 p.m. – 8 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:
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Tues., Feb. 13 |
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. |
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On Demand Sessions/ Just In Time Learning |
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DHRM |
Virginia’s Department of Human Resource Management offers a variety of resources to help you plan your future (and your present). Check out the resources in their monthly newsletter. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Financial Literacy Made Easy |
Take your finances to the next level with the practical tips and step-by-step guidance in new online courses brought to you by the Khan Academy! You’ll learn everything you need to know to manage your finances like a pro—and build a solid foundation for your financial future. Khan Academy has created engaging and accessible content that covers topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, taxes and more. They have a wealth of content and a user-friendly platform to help empower you to take control of your money. |
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Virginia Credit Union (VACU) |
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. |
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Virginia Retirement System (VRS) |
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. |
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Virginia Retirement System (VRS) |
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. |
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Virginia Retirement System (VRS) |
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. |
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*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. |
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Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, Chief Wellness Officer, employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu