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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
Nearing Retirement in the FRS | Feb. 26, 4:30 p.m.
Hosted by myFRS
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.
Social Security and Your Retirement | Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This 60-minute workshop will walk you through the basics. Learn how to qualify for a benefit, how to obtain and understand benefit estimates and the rules for taxation of benefits. You’ll also get guidance on deciding when to start collecting.
Taking Control of Your Finances | Feb. 27, 10 a.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This 60-minute workshop provides a four-step process for managing your income, expenses and debts. We’ll help you evaluate current spending, develop a plan for the reduction and prevention of debt, and create a budget.
Take Control of Your Money for Renters | March 5, 2 p.m.
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
Class is offered every first Wednesday of each month for free. Who Can Take the workshop? Residents looking for income-based assistance programs. Anyone wanting to become a more savvy renter. Residents wanting to apply for the Our Florida Rental Assistance Program.
Making Savvy Decisions at the Grocery Store | March 6, 11 a.m.
Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County to take discover tips to saving money at the grocery store.
In-person Homebuyer Education and Training Workshop | March 19, 9 a.m.
Hosted by the City of Gainesville
Individuals interested in the Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA), provides funding to eligible homebuyers to buy a home within the City limits of Gainesville, must complete this workshop.
Using the FRS to Plan for Your Retirement | April 1, 10 a.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This 90-minute retirement planning workshop provides an overview of the FRS and helps you understand the nuts and bolts of planning for your retirement.
On-demand webinars
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