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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
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.
Take Control of Your Money for Renters | April 2, 5 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.
Affordable Cooking With Herbs | April 3, 4 p.m.
Hosted by Field & Fork Pantry
Join Field & Fork’s Chef Fred as he teaches you how to grow your own herbs and spices to save money at the grocery store. As part of the workshop, participants will take home some fresh potted herbs for their own use.
Make the Most of Your Retirement Benefits | April 8, noon
Hosted by Fidelity
This 45-minute session will talk about how the 403(b) fits into the overall University of Florida retirement system, what are the benefits of participating and how to get signed up.
Healthy Eating on a Budget | April 10, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS
Do you know if you’re overspending on groceries each month? Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agent Shari Bresin to learn how to calculate a realistic food budget for your family, meal plan for nutrient-dense meals, and how to stretch your food dollars.
Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones | April 15, 11:30 a.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This 90-minute estate and insurance planning workshop is designed to assist you in understanding the importance of protecting yourself and your entire family. The workshop will answer questions on how FRS and Social Security benefits affect your survivors, why you should have a will, living will, power of attorney, and other essential estate documents.
In-person Homebuyer Education and Training Workshop | April 16, 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.
Financial Essentials: Understanding Your W-4 & Avoiding Fraud | April 22, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS
Not sure if you’re withholding the right amount of taxes on your W-4? Concerned about protecting yourself from the latest scams? Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agents Halie Corbit and Cindi Hetz for a webinar covering key financial topics. Learn how to correctly complete and adjust your W-4 form to manage your taxes effectively, and get the latest updates on scams targeting Floridians and Americans — plus practical tips to safeguard your money.
Managing Credit Card and Medical Debt | April 24, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS
Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agent Lisa Hamilton for a 45-minute session on current strategies and resources to manage credit card and medical debt.
Four Key Considerations for Successful Retirement | April 30, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS
Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agents Lisa Leslie and Jill Breslawski for a 45-minute session where they will discuss important steps that enable a financially sound and happy retirement.
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