Managing money can feel overwhelming – but you’re not alone. On August 12, 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: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Add a reminder to your Outlook or Google calendar)

Location: University Hospital Towsley Lobby

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

Connect with financial professionals

The fair aims to support university employees in navigating a range of financial topics, including:

• Budgeting

• Home buying

• Saving and saving for college

• Identity theft and financial fraud prevention

• Retirement planning

• Financial counseling and assistance

Representatives from both university departments and local organizations will be available to offer guidance, answer questions and help with finding university and community resources. U-M Credit Union will also hold a drawing for a chance to win one of four $50 gas gift cards. 

Participating organizations will include CEW+, Fidelity Investments, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Huntington Bank, the MHealthy Resource Coach Program, MiABLE, Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), Michigan Education Trust, State of Michigan Student Aid (MiLEAP), TIAA, Washtenaw Intermediate School District (My Future Fund), U-M Credit Union, U-M Low Income Taxpayer Clinic and others. 

Financial stress affects more than money

Financial stress remains a widespread concern. Recent data indicate 77 to 88 percent of Americans report feeling some form of financial stress. Like other types of stress, financial worries can impact physical and mental health, sleep, relationships and work performance.

Recognizing how much financial stress can affect overall well-being, MHealthy launched the fair two years ago. The event has been well received with one attendee from last year noting, “There was a good mix of folks to talk to, and it was clear that consideration had been given to different ages, different income levels, different life needs in selecting the folks. I got information I could use and saw that there was information other people in other circumstances could use.”  

Learn more about the August 12 Financial Well-being Resource Fair for Staff and Faculty 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.