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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 webinars, hosted by various departments and available to all UF faculty and staff, aimed at increasing financial literacy and developing healthier financial habits.
Upcoming webinars
Nearing Retirement in the FRS | Jan. 17, 10 a.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.
Income Tax Planning: Smart Planning for Your Taxes | Jan. 22, 3 p.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This 90-minute tax planning workshop will help you understand the basics of the Federal tax form 1040, help you learn ways to reduce your taxable income, and even exclude some income from tax altogether.
Free Income Tax Software & Filing | Jan. 28, noon
Hosted by UF/IFAS Hillsborough County
Tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $84,000 can access free online tax filing software for their tax returns. (AGI does not include tax deferred income.) We will demonstrate how the software works and answer common tax filing questions.
Take Control of Your Money for Renters | Feb. 5, 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.
In-person Homebuyer Education and Training Workshop | Feb. 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.
On-demand webinars
Financial Literacy 101
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Retirement and Finances
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