Financial Wellness Program: Strategies to Thrive, June 2024

The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself…The more you learn, the more you’ll earn.” –Warren Buffet

The DHRM Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in 2024. Please check out June‘s financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to learn more about available financial education offerings and resources.

Show Your Pet Some Love. Our pets are family. As a state employee, you qualify for a 20% discount on pet insurance through Spot. To learn more about Spot Pet Insurance check out this video. As a policyholder, you can also receive additional discounts from a number of pet brands through Spot Perks. Visit the DHRM website to discover how to access to your discount.

Virginia Credit Union (VACU): Win up to $100 each quarter with Banzai!  Banzai is designed to empower state employees on their journey to financial confidence. As you progress through the activities, you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes, tickets and other giveaways. Participate and enter to win rewards! Most importantly, you will be provided with the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy and preparedness. Click here to learn more about Banzai. 

Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Save On Meal Planning. Nothing beats summer’s sweet cascade of healthy produce at your local farmers market and grocery stores. Take advantage of tasty regional treats while saving time and money. Meal Planning Magic has tips to help you plan meals, shop and liven up your cooking. Just log in to your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness.

Employee Discounts. REBRAND COMING SOON! Beginning July 1, the employee discounts webpage will be rebranded to become the Virginia Employee Discount Marketplace. Employees will be able to take advantage of local, Virginia and national discounts exclusively for the Commonwealth’s workforce, their families and retirees. (Please note: When employees access the discounts marketplace for the first time, they will have to create an account using their work or personal email address. The marketplace will validate their email address to ensure that the entry is not a bot, and then they will be able to access all the available discounts.)

Want More Offerings? Click here for financial wellness resources curated by NOVA’s Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW).

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