January is Financial Wellness Month!

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January is financial wellness month! What better way to start the new year than taking a look at your finances? Below are a few resources to help you start 2025 off on the right financial foot.

  • Fidelity Financial Wellness Calendar (requires login to NetBenefits account)
    • January calendar with links on tips for each day in January
  • TIAA Webinar Lounge (requires registration to watch course but does not require a TIAA account)
    • Watch recorded webinars on topics that most interest you

TIAA Live Webinars

  • Investing Essentials: 5 principles to invest with confidence | Wednesday, January 15 at 8:00am Alaska / 12:00pm Eastern
    • How you invest today can impact what you will have tomorrow. No matter where you are in your career journey, this webinar can help you understand five key principles of investing for the future so you can get the most from your money. This webinar will talk about these five important principles:
      • Choosing the right type of account
      • Knowing the risks/return trade-offs
      • Having the right mix of investments
      • Staying the course
      • Reviewing regularly
  • Quarterly economic and market update | Wednesday, January 8 at 8:00am Alaska / 12:00pm Eastern
    • Hear from the experts in TIAA's Wealth Chief Investment Office about key drivers of the markets and economy that are impacting investors. TIAA will share views on:
      • The state of the U.S. economy and key market drivers
      • Factors influencing market volatility
      • Investing in public markets
  • Take control of your financial life: 5 steps to save money and manage debt | Thursday, January 30 at 11:00am Alaska / 3:00pm Eastern
    • Learn how to manage money, set goals, balance your budget and use debt wisely. With the know-how you need and a little determination, you can put yourself on the path to greater lifelong financial security. In this webinar you will learn how to:
      • Set your goals
      • Know your spending
      • Create a plan
      • Manage credit and debt
      • Practice healthy money habits

Emailed via benefits newsletter on 1/7/2025.
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