Financial Well-Being
Financial well-being means feeling more confident about managing your money today and planning for the future. Whether you’re creating a budget, managing debt, saving for a goal or preparing for retirement, explore resources and learning opportunities to help you take your next step.
Fall 2026 Webinars and Events
Friday, Oct. 16, Noon–1 p.m.
Seasonal Financial Tips
VOYA Financial Friday
Learn six ways to stay on top of your financial goals and explore how to improve your tax strategy now and for the future.
Friday, Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m.
Navigating Family Events
Lincoln Financial Group
Learn how to stay on track with your financial goals during major life milestones.
Thursday, Oct. 22, Noon–1 p.m.
Your Money Map: Build a Simple Spending Plan
UFCU’s Financial Wellness Series — In Person or Virtual
Explore key financial wellness concepts and learn the fundamentals of budgeting through a spending plan.
Friday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.
Managing Debt
Lincoln Financial Group
Explore how to balance spending and saving while managing debt.
Friday, Nov. 13, Noon–1 p.m
Nearing Retirement
VOYA Financial Friday
Review 10 steps to consider as you prepare for retirement.
Tuesday, Nov. 17, Noon–1 p.m.
Understanding Your Credit Score
UFCU’s Financial Wellness Series — In Person or Virtual
Learn how credit scores work and explore practical ways to build or improve yours.
Friday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m.
Savvy Social Security
Lincoln Financial Group
Learn what baby boomers should know about Social Security and retirement income.
Thursday, Dec. 10, Noon–1 p.m.
Creating an Effective Retirement Plan
UFCU’s Financial Wellness Series — In Person or Virtual
Join UFCU’s Investment Services team for an interactive seminar on planning for retirement.
Friday, Dec. 11, Noon–1 p.m.
Retirement Income Planning
VOYA Financial Friday
Explore retirement income basics, factors that can affect your plans, ways to close income gaps, and where to get help.
Friday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.
It’s Your Future. Save for It.
Lincoln Financial Group
Explore how increasing your contributions could help you work toward the retirement you envision.
UT System Retirement and Financial Providers
The UT System has selected five quality retirement Providers with which you can invest your ORP, UTSaver TSA, and UTSaver DCP contributions. Depending on your investment and service needs, you may select one or all five. Each provider has advisors available to meet with you to help put together your retirement portfolio. In addition, many provider websites offer online planning tools to help you manage and track your portfolio on your own. A summary of the investments and services provided and contact information is listed below.
| Provider | Website | Telephone Number |
| Corebridge Financial | www.corebridgefinancial.com/rs/utsystem | (800) 448-2542 |
| Fidelity Investments | www.netbenefits.com/ut | (800) 343-0860 |
| Lincoln Financial Group | www.lfg.com/ut | (800) 454-6265 *8 |
| TIAA | www.tiaa.org/public/tcm/utexas/home | (800) 842-2776 |
| Voya Financial | Voya for UT | (800) 584-6001 |
UFCU Longhorn Solutions for Your Financial Success
The University of Texas at Austin and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) have announced a new, first-of-its-kind partnership to increase value and affordability for University faculty and staff. Click to Learn more or schedule a visit with a UFCU representative
At UFCU, you’ll enjoy personalized solutions to help you succeed financially. Your Longhorn Solutions Package features:
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COMING SOON: Registration for an upcoming Fall 2026 UFCU Financial Wellness Sessions
Resources
Assessments and Tools
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Take a quick quiz to gauge your financial well-being, and review tools to help you track spending and debt, repay loans, plan for retirement, and review your credit report.
- Access free and low-cost personalized help options through a nonprofit credit counselor, HUD-certified housing counselor, or a financial coach.
- Texas Reality Check –Walk through your monthly expenses and figure out your minimum salary needs.
- nerdwallet – Review guides and tips from money experts, and crunch real numbers using nerdwallet’s many tools.
- Mortgage Calculator – Use this tool to get an estimate of your monthly mortgage payment including estimated taxes and insurance.
- Find other financial tools at UFCU.com.
Watch and Learn
- UT Learning & Development Financial Wellness Collection (LinkedIn Learning) – A wide variety of courses and videos to help you on your way to financial wellness. From creating a budget to building your financial literacy. Jump in and explore.
- Budgeting in Real Life – Budgets are useless if they don’t work in real life. Learn how to create a budget that meets you where you are.
- Raise Money-Smart Kids – By using everyday moments, you can teach your kids important financial skills.
- University Federal Credit Union – Sign up for educational events that are designed to help you at every stage of your financial journey: spending, saving, borrowing, and planning.
- Set and Achieve Your Financial Goals – Learn how to prioritize your short- and long-term financial goal
- Establishing an Emergency Fund – Be prepared when life happens and learn the basics of emergency funds.
- Strategies to Manage and Eliminate Debt – Managing debt can help you on your journey to financial wellness.
- Establish Good Spending and Savings Habits – Learn about the importance of managing your spending and savings, and next steps to get you on the right plan.
Further Reading
- 6 Ways to Tackle Financial Stress – While worrying doesn’t solve much, having a plan to manage financial challenges can help ease some of the stress.
- Reworking Your Work-From-Home Budget – Many employees are discovering the real costs of working from home. Here are five key areas where you might see some savings.
- Understanding Your Credit Report – Your credit report is actually a credit history. Learn more about your credit report and how it affects your financial wellness.
- Rebuild Your Credit in Six Easy Steps – If you have not yet achieved a rating of good or better, read on for practical, doable steps to get there.
- Are You Paying Too Much for a New Car? – There are some things you can do to help you get the best possible deal on your purchase.
- 6 Ways to Dig Yourself Out of Debt – Creating a debt management plan is the first step to easing the burden and getting your finances back on track.
- The Plain Language Guide to Investing – Understanding some of the core ideas can give you the confidence to get started.
- Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole (book) – by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche
- The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness (book) – by Morgan Housel
Other University Resources
- Understanding Your Payslip – Learn how to review and understand your payslip in Workday.
- Employee Discount Program and Financial Support through Care.com – Register here to connect with a Care Specialist for support with your financial decisions, and access discounts on travel, electronics, home, auto, entertainment, and more!
- Staff Emergency Fund – Provides limited financial help when you’re unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of a temporary hardship related to an emergency situation. Click to find out if you are eligible.
- Other University Resources for staff facing financial difficulties
- Retirement Planning Game – Access videos, tools and tips all on the University of Texas System gameboard.
- Staff Tuition Assistance Program – Provides full-time staff with the opportunity to advance their personal and professional development by providing tuition aid for credit courses.