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
New year, new financial goals!
Most Americans start the new year with a list of resolutions; your financial to-dos should not be excluded. Determining what your goals should be is the first step to improving your finances. The next step is to act. Consider adding the following financial resolutions to your list.
- Save more.
- Improve your credit score.
- Create a personal budget.
- Pay off credit card debt.
- Pay your full credit card balance each month.
- Check your credit score more often.
- Check your credit report more often.
- Sign up for a credit monitoring or identity theft protection product.
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.