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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
Medicare 101: Planning and enrollment basics | May 7, noon
Hosted by Fidelity
Learn about the fundamentals of Medicare and tips for choosing the right coverage that meets your unique needs.
Take Control of Your Money for Renters | May 7, 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.
Women Talk Money: Creating a Roadmap for the Costs of Caregiving | May 14, 2 p.m.
Hosted by Fidelity
In this discussion, we’ll share: Some of the expected and unexpected costs of caregiving. Practical tips for having family conversations about aging, care, and finances, including insights into the planning and saving decisions you can make together today to help everyone in the future. How a financial professional can help you plan for caregiving costs—and where long-term care might fit into your plan. Resources to help you get organized and simplify your to-do list.
Using the FRS to Plan for Your Retirement | May 15, 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. The workshop will demonstrate how everyday living expenses and inflation dramatically reduce your fixed retirement income.
Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones | May 16, noon
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 | May 21, 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.
Discover 529 plans | May 29, noon
Hosted by Fidelity
Explore the latest ways to save and pay for a child’s education with a 529 plan. Discover what 529 plans are, how they work, and who they’re designed for.
On-demand webinars
Financial Literacy 101
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Retirement and Finances
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