Resources from August 7 Financial Well-being Resource Fair for Staff and Faculty

Thank you for attending the Financial Well-being Resource Fair! Post-event resources from our partner organizations and university programs are available on this page to further support your financial journey.

Managing money can feel overwhelming – but you’re not alone. Take charge of your financial future on August 7!

Drop by the Financial Well-being Resource Fair 

Date and time: 
Thursday, August 7,  2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. To save the date, add a reminder to your Outlook or Google calendar.

Location: 
University Hospital Towsley Lobby, 1500 East Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Located on the second floor of the main U-M Hospital, straight down the hall opposite the entrance to the cafeteria and gift shop. Once you enter through the center doors, Towsley Lobby is to your left. The Guest Service Desk can also direct you to the Towsley Center.  

Who can attend: 
Open to University of Michigan faculty and staff

Talk with experts and support your financial well-being

Connect with financial experts, get your money questions answered and find university and community resources to support your financial well-being. 

Talk with experts about: 

  • Budgeting

  • Home buying

  • Saving / Saving for college

  • Identity theft and financial fraud prevention

  • Retirement planning

  • Financial counseling and assistance

“What a great crowd! 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.” - 2024 Financial Well-being Resource Fair Participant

Onsite representatives include Fidelity Investments, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Huntington Bank, MHealthy Resource Coach Program, Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), Michigan Education Trust, Office of Financial Aid's Financial Education and Engagement, 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.

New! Mini-Talks: 

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Towsley Auditorium
Couldn't attend a mini-talk? Use this link to access the recorded sessions via Zoom.

Attend 10-15 minute mini-talks designed to give you clarity and confidence on some of our most requested money topics. 

Time presenting Organization Topic and/or Name of presentation
11:00 a.m. Financial Education and Engagement - Office of Financial Aid Overview of Financial Education and Engagement Office Services
11:10 a.m. Financial Empowerment Initiative - CEW+ Your Money Story
11:25 a.m. Huntington Bank Debt Management
11:35 a.m. Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Yikes! The IRS Thinks I Owe Them Money!
11:45 a.m. My Future Fund Overview of “My Future Fund” Program
11:55 a.m. MESP Saving for College with the Michigan Education Savings Program
12:05 p.m. Michigan Education Trust Save for Future Education with MET
12:15 p.m. MI Able Overview of MI Able Program
12:25 p.m. MHealthy Nutrition How Best to Stretch your Food Dollars
12:35 p.m. University of Michigan Credit Union Financial Well-being popular Q and A
12:50 p.m. Washtenaw County - Economic Opportunity Manager Office of Community and Economic Development Overview of the Financial Empowerment Centers Services

Bonus!

While at the event, stop by the U-M Credit Union table and enter a drawing for a chance to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards! 

Have questions or need accommodations? 

If you have questions or need accommodations to participate in this event, please email Leola Hearing, [email protected].