Focus on your financial wellness

Enroll in a course to keep your fiscal future on track

By Aileen Mack

Does the thought of retirement, debt and social security stress you out? If so, the UF Health Shands Human Resources HR Development team has you covered. Visit myTraining today (mytraining.hr.ufl.edu) and sign up for one of the following courses to strengthen your financial wellness.

RETIREMENT REALITY Whatever your age, it’s never too early to begin retirement planning. This course focuses on all stages of retirement preparation, whether you’re just starting your retirement plan or ironing out the final details before you retire. You’ll come away with information and tools to better prepare for retirement, including interactive worksheets and resources to help set saving goals, tips to make finances last throughout retirement and other financial budgeting tools.

MANAGING DEBT Financial strain affects more than just our wallets; it can negatively impact our health. Whether you’re currently in debt or trying to avoid it, this course can help. You will learn when it makes sense to borrow; how to prioritize spending and saving; and the difference between wants and needs. You’ll also participate in a living expense calculation exercise that will give you a new financial perspective.

SOCIAL SECURITY Confused about social security? You’re not alone. This course will teach you how to maximize it when the times comes. You’ll get tips to determine when to apply for Social Security and how much you should expect to receive, which will help you plan for retirement.

Wellness Stats

  • 78% of wellness survey participants have healthy alcohol habits
  • 61% of wellness survey participants are stressed
  • 25% of wellness survey participants are depressed