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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
Take Control of Your Money for Renters | Sept. 11, 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 | Sept. 18, 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.
Investment Planning | Sept. 25, 5 p.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This 90-minute workshop provides a six-step process for managing your investments.
Social Security and Your Retirement| Oct. 2, 10 a.m.
Hosted by myFRS
How well do you know the role that Social Security will play in your retirement? This 60-minute workshop will walk you through the basics.
Understanding your Benefits under the FRS Pension Plan| Oct. 2, 1 p.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This workshop provides an explanation of benefits under the FRS Pension Plan, as well as, useful information in preparation for retirement from the FRS Pension Plan.
Nearing Retirement in the FRS | Oct. 3, 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.
Understanding the FRS Investment Plan| Oct. 16, 5 p.m.
Hosted by myFRS
This 90-minute FRS Investment Plan workshop is designed to help Investment Plan members better understand their benefits, while also helping FRS Pension Plan members determine if switching to the Investment Plan is the right move for them.
Retirement Ready: A Women’s Guide to Planning and Securing your Future | Oct. 23, 2 p.m.
Hosted by Fidelity
In this Women Talk Money discussion, we’re talking all things retirement. Find out how to prioritize your savings so you can retire with confidence on your own time, on your own terms.
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