Managing money can feel overwhelming – but you’re not alone. On August 7, take charge of your financial future at the Financial Well-being Resource Fair for Staff and Faculty. It’s your opportunity to talk to financial professionals, get your money questions answered and find university and community resources to support your financial well-being needs. 

Date and time: Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Add a reminder to your Google or Outlook calendar)

Location: University Hospital Towsley Lobby

Who should attend: Open to U-M faculty and staff

Connect with financial professionals

The fair will feature experts available to discuss: 

• Budgeting

• Home buying

• Saving / Saving for college

• Identity theft and financial fraud prevention

• Retirement planning

• Financial counseling and assistance

Onsite representatives will include Fidelity Investments, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Huntington Bank, MHealthy Resource Coach Program, Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), Michigan Education Trust, State of MI Student Aid (MiLEAP), TIAA, Washtenaw Intermediate School District (My Future Fund), U-M Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, U-M Credit Union and more. U-M Credit Union will also hold a drawing for a chance to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards. 

New! Attend Mini-Talks Covering Popular Topics 

New this year, participants can attend mini-talks in the Towsley Auditorium between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. These 10-15 minute expert-led sessions are designed to give you clarity on some of our most requested money topics, including debt management, saving for college, what to do if you receive a letter from the IRS and more.

Financial stress impacts your overall well-being

According to the American Heart Association, 82% of American adults are stressed about money. Like most types of stress, financial worries can impact your physical and mental health, your sleep, your relationships and your performance at work.

Recognizing the impact of financial stress on overall well-being, MHealthy launched the fair last year – an event that was met with appreciation by attendees. One participant shared their positive experience, saying, “We came early to get a little special attention from the vendors. How wonderful and helpful they all were. Thank you for putting on such useful and relevant programs.” 

Bri Carpenter, social determinants of health program manager for MHealthy, emphasized the importance of initiatives like the fair, “Taking charge of your financial well-being is a powerful step toward strengthening your overall personal well-being. When you have clarity and feel more secure about your finances, you are better able to thrive physically and mentally in other aspects of your life.”

Learn more about the August 7 Financial Well-being Resource Fair on MHealthy’s website. If you have questions or need accommodations to participate in this event, please email Leola Hearing, [email protected]. 

MHealthy’s Financial Well-being web page also includes information, programs and university and national resources to help support your financial well-being.