Financial Wellness
Financial Wellness
This initiative aims to strengthen financial confidence, reduce stress, and help faculty and staff maximize their university benefits. As part of CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s commitment to being an employer of choice, our programming offers accessible, financial information sessions for employees at every income level and every stage of life." "We know that financial fitnessÌýisn’tÌýsomething we can focus on just one month a year.ÌýItÌýimpacts our day-to-day decisions, our stress levels, our sense of security, and our ability to plan for the future.ÌýEmployee Health and Well-Being is expandingÌýfinancial fitness as aÌýyear‑roundÌýinitiative, empowering employees with tools, resources, and access to expert support whenever they need it. Our investment and commitment reinforce how deeply connected financial well-being is to how we live, work, and thrive.
- Ability to meet basic needsÌýand manageÌýmoney for the short-Ìýand long-term.ÌýÌý
- Recognizing your financialÌýbehaviors andÌýadopting more effectiveÌýmoney habitsÌýto secure financial stabilityÌýand financialÌýfreedom.ÌýÌýÌý
- Financial education:ÌýAcquiringÌýknowledge and skills related to topics like budgeting/money management, investing, retirement, etc.ÌýÌý
- Financial literacy: Understanding the concepts and tools you can use toÌýmore confidently make financial decisionsÌý
Featured Keynote and Breakfast: Wealth is for Everyone--Reclaiming Financial Power in Today's Economy, with Holly Morphew, AFC
We are thrilled to showcase CU Â鶹ӰԺ alum Holly Morphew. Holly is a financial wellness speaker, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and author of the #1 bestselling bookÌýSimple Wealth. Through her speaking and coaching, she helps professionals take control of their finances, reduce financial stress, and build lasting wealth using practical systems and behavioral insights. She is the creator of the Financial Impact Systemâ„¢ and the host ofÌýThe Wealth TrifectaÌýpodcast. Her work focuses on helping everyday leaders navigate today’s complex economy with clarity, confidence, and a proactive approach to money.Ìý
1:1 Coaching with Holly
CU Â鶹ӰԺ faculty and staff can schedule up to 4 30-minute individual coaching sessions with Holly.ÌýPlease note, you must use your colorado.edu email address to schedule.
Elevations Credit Union is proud to support Employee Health and Well-Being and sponsor Financial Fitness
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CU Â鶹ӰԺ employees receive special incentives at Elevations Credit Union — ! Even if you are not an Elevations Credit Union member, enjoy exclusive access to financial well-being tools and resources.
During Financial Fitness, Elevations wants to give you a Budget Boost!Ìý
A tiny tune‑up to spark big confidence in your financial game. Visit the Elevations UMC branch for a free, no obligation financial counseling session from April 6-9. Drop-ins are available during branch hours from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.Ìý
CU Â鶹ӰԺ faculty or staff who visit the Elevations UMC branch to redeem their free Budget Boost session will receiveÌýa $10 Kroger gift card*.
Location: Elevation UMC Branch, 1669 Euclid Ave Suit 143, Â鶹ӰԺ, CO 80302
*While supplies lasts
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