Webinars and online workshops are a great way to learn about financial topics. Many are in real-time, but can also be viewed on demand so you’ll never miss a word. Fidelity and TIAA will offer the following events in February/March:

Black History Month Events

Fidelity Investments

Fidelity, one of U-M’s partners in administering its Retirement Savings Plans, will host a special series of financial education webinars as part of its Black History Month recognition.

Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, best-selling author, entrepreneur and educator, will host “How to manage money, deal with debt, and create a financial legacy” Thursday, Feb. 16, from 2-3 p.m. This free, livestreamed webinar will feature a panel of specialists, who will discuss real-life ways to build wealth. 

Aliche also hosts Brown Ambition, an award-winning podcast, and created the Live Richer Academy to help women achieve financial goals. She is featured in Netflix’s “Get Smart with Money” documentary.

Aliche will discuss:

• How to prepare for a short- and long-term financial future
• How to save more money today
• How to create a financial legacy for future generations

Register now for the workshop.

Learn by Livestream

Fidelity Investments will also offer the following webinars:

• Covering Crypto livestream
  Alternate Fridays from noon-12:30 p.m.: Feb. 17; March 3, 17
  Your source for all things buying, selling and trading crypto in 30 minutes or less.
• Women Talk Money/Black History Month: How to Build Your Net Worth
  Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 2-2:45 p.m.
  Learn how to help your money grow while navigating (and reclaiming) a financial system that wasn’t made for women.

Check out the full list of webinars offered by Fidelity Investments.

TIAA

• Make the Move Toward Long-Term Financial Security
  Wednesday, Feb. 15, from noon-1 p.m.
  Are you halfway or more down the road to retirement? Check in to make sure your plan is on track. 
• Hindsight is 20/20
  Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 3-4 p.m.
  A look back at 2020 and the lessons learned during this unique time. Topics include the value of advice, following a disciplined risk management strategy and the role lifetime income can play in a sound financial plan.

View TIAA’s Webinar Lounge to register.

Check In to Check Out

If you want to plan for a prosperous retirement, start by occasionally checking in with Fidelity and TIAA. Meet with a strategist virtually, by phone or in person. Evolving technology allows Fidelity and TIAA representatives to screen share so you can see your account information.  

To schedule:

• Visit Fidelity's scheduling page or call (800) 642-7131, weekdays from 8 a.m. to midnight. Fidelity offers appointments exclusively for U-M employees every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Visit tiaa.org/schedulenow or call (800) 732-8353, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Financial Help at MHealthy

MHealthy also offers several resources to assist faculty and staff with improving their financial well-being. These include education programs and resources, coaches, and immediate assistance for those who need help now.