Nearly half of all employees say financial challenges cause them the most stress in their lives. It’s important to target stress at the source. Through the Financial Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance & Counseling Center provides personalized counseling and various resources designed to help employees cope with financial stressors. This program is here to empower you to take charge of your finances and financial wellbeing.
See the EACC's financial wellness services below for more information.
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Financial Wellness Counseling
Need financial guidance but not sure where to start? An individualized financial wellness counseling session will help you gain a better understanding of your financial situation, while teaching you the best options for managing your finances and paying off debt.
The UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center offers free financial counseling services to help you develop a personal financial assessment and take control of your finances. To schedule a one-on-one appointment with an EACC counselor, call 205-934-2281. Appointments available Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
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UAB Financial Wellness Program
The UAB Financial Wellness Program offers financial tools for early, mid and late career employees, as well as student loan assistance and additional financial wellness resources designed to help employees cope with financial stressors, build financial skills and feel confident about their future.
Visit uab.edu/finwell to explore the variety of financial wellness resources available to UAB employees.
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Financial Tip of the Month
April is a good time to save
April is Financial Literacy Month and America Saves Week is going on now through April 12 — two good reasons now is the time to take control of your financial future. Here are a few ways to get started...
- Check in with yourself: A financial check-in can help determine if you are on track with your financial goals. Ask yourself these questions — do you have enough saved in your emergency fund, do you have a realistic plan to handle debt, are you properly insured, and are you making sound investments toward your future.
- Set savings goals: Get in the habit of saving money and then set attainable goals. The best way to do this is to make saving automatic.
- Make a plan: A financial plan is a comprehensive picture of your current finances, your financial goals, and any strategies you’ve set to achieve those goals. The first step to creating a financial plan, is to have a budget in place.
For more financial wellness resources for UAB employees, visit uab.edu/finwell.
Look for the Financial Tip of the Month in the UAB HR Monthly Newsletter.