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Financial Literacy Workshop Series
No matter what stage of life you are in, you can invest in your financial health — and your overall well-being — by empowering yourself and building new habits, such as saving for retirement, reviewing your insurance, managing your credit and creating a safety net.
Explore upcoming and on-demand financial literacy webinars, hosted by UF departments and campus partners and available to all UF faculty and staff.
Upcoming webinars
Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones | May 19, 2 p.m.
Hosted by FRS
This 90-minute estate and insurance planning workshop is designed to assist you in understanding the importance of protecting yourself and your entire family.
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Nearing Retirement in the FRS | May 21, noon
Hosted by FRS
This 90-minute workshop focuses on discussing practical issues important for those nearing retirement. Topics include setting retirement goals, including income needs, and understanding your sources of retirement income, including FRS plans and Social Security.
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What Types of Investments Are in Your Retirement Accounts? | June 3, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County
We will explore typical Investments found in IRAs and workplace retirement accounts. Our discussion will include Roth and Traditional accounts, core asset classes, performance measures, and fees.
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Take Control of Your Money for Renters | June 3, 5 p.m.
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
Money management, renters’ rights, eviction prevention and more. Class is offered on the first Wednesday of the month for free.
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Create a Budget and Build Emergency Savings | June 8, 2 p.m.
Hosted by Fidelity
In this Building Your Financial Foundation workshop, we’ll help you set up two of the most important building blocks of financial life—your budget and your emergency savings.
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Trump Accounts 101: The Who, The What, and The How | July 8, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Orange County and the University of Georgia Extension
We will discuss “Trump Accounts,” a new tax-advantaged retirement savings account for children. We’ll talk about how they’re structured, who qualifies, and how to open one. We’ll also review the financial considerations that can help determine whether these accounts are a good fit for your children. This webinar is presented in partnership with the University of Georgia Extension.
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Home Energy and Water Efficiency Workshops | July 14 and 16 at noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UF/IFAS
Join UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson for a two-part series on home energy and water efficiency.
- Energy Efficiency | July 14 at noon | Register for this webinar
Learn strategies to help reduce your utility bills and energy consumption. - Investing in Your Home | July 16 at noon | Register for this webinar
Learn about upgrades to your home or apartment to make your home energy efficient.
Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning | July 22, noon
Hosted by Fidelity
Learn how the building blocks of an income plan can offset the key risks in retirement, as well as how you can use Fidelity’s resources to feel more confident as you prepare to make the move from saving to spending.
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A Path to Financial Wellness | Sept. 15, noon
Hosted by Fidelity
Financial wellness isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about feeling confident and in control. In this workshop, we’ll explore 4 key pillars of financial wellness that can help you manage your money today while preparing for tomorrow. You’ll leave with knowledge, tools, and resources to help make confident, informed decisions that can support lasting financial security.
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How to Begin Investing for Retirement | Oct.21, noon
Hosted by Fidelity
In this workshop, you’ll learn some key investing concepts, explore common asset classes, and discuss the importance of asset allocation and diversification. You’ll also learn different investment approaches to help you align with your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline when saving for retirement.
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Strategies That Can Help You Manage Your Money | Nov. 23, noon
Hosted by Fidelity
In this workshop, you’ll explore different strategies to manage your finances—starting with how to create a sound budget. We’ll also walk through how to build (or rebuild) your emergency savings fund and create a plan to prioritize and manage your debt. You’ll leave with the tools and tips you need to help you put your plan into action.
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