Financial Well-being

Build your financial fitness so you can worry less when it comes to your money.

Upcoming Financial Well-being Webinars

Student Loan Debt Counseling Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness 

If you or your family member currently have student loan debt, don’t miss this free, expert-led webinar. Learn about the new student loan benefit available to eligible UC Davis and UC Davis Health employees, how Public Service Loan Forgiveness works, changes to repayment plans and critical deadlines to meet. 

Date and time: Oct. 12 at 12:00 PM

Register for Student Loan Debt Counseling Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness

 

Exploring the Benefits of ARAG Legal Insurance

ARAG: It’s almost time to elect your benefits. See all the ways a legal plan from ARAG can protect you and your family and even support your financial well-being by attending this upcoming webinar. Even if you are currently enrolled, join us to learn more about new updates to this plan.  

Date and time: Oct. 26 at 12:00 PM

Register for Exploring the Benefits of ARAG Legal Insurance

 

College Readiness 

Are you or a family member planning to apply for and enroll in a bachelors or other degree program? Join us as we explore how to evaluate college costs, assess financial need, and compare payment options and strategies.

Date and time: Nov. 9 at 12:00 PM

Register for College Readiness

 

Financial Well-being Programs for Employees

Student Loan Debt Counseling Program with Tuition.io

UC Davis and UC Davis Health employees now have access to student loan counselors and resources designed to help better understand and manage educational debt for themselves and their dependents.

Through personalized 1:1 counseling and a suite of online tools and resources, Tuition.io can help with:

  • Repayment plan selection
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness guidance
  • Default resolution support
  • Debt consolidation guidance
  • Student loan management and planning

Learn more about this new benefit and access your portal.

 

Banking, Loans, & Consultations with University Credit Union

University Credit Union is proud to be the official credit union partner of UC Davis. UC Davis staff, faculty, students, retirees, alumni and family can join today and bank with University Credit Union. Our team is excited to give you a financial edge by offering you the products and services you need for whatever stage of life you’re in. Book an appointment to find out how UCU can assist you with your financial needs and wellness planning for your future.

 

Retirement Investments, Education, & Consultations with Fidelity

At UC, Fidelity Retirement Services offers UC employees voluntary retirement savings accounts/plans (403(b), 457(b), DC Plans) and financial education webinars. Webinar topics include investing for beginners, maximizing social security, building a budget; also offered in Spanish. Representatives can answer questions about your retirement savings accounts, help you enroll, change your contributions and investments and more. Visit myucretirement.com to learn more and sign up for a webinar. 

 

Other Resources Available to UC Davis Employees

Start planning for your retirement today. Learn more about benefits available to UC Davis employees:


Recorded Sessions:

Tuition.io Recorded Webinars

New Student Loan Debt Counseling Benefit for Employees and Actions to Take Now Ahead of the July 1st, 2026 Deadline: If you or your family member currently have student loan debt, don’t miss this free, expert-led webinar. Learn about Tuition.io, the new student loan benefit now available to eligible UC Davis and UC Davis Health employees, what’s changed with student loan repayment options, how to access Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and smart actions to take now. Presented by Tuition.io in June 2026. 


University Credit Union Recorded Webinars

Investing to Achieve Your Goals: Explore ways to grow your savings and tailor investment decisions to your personal financial goals. Presented by UCU in collaboration with Copper Financial in May 2026.

Navigating Interest Rates: Explore how changing rates affect loans, credit cards, and savings, and learn strategies to make the most of your money. Presented by UCU in April 2026.

Building Your First Budget: Explore how to build a budget that helps you reach your financial goals while reducing unnecessary spending. Presented by UCU in March 2026.

Thriving through Financial Uncertainty: Whether you're facing unexpected challenges or planning ahead, this workshop will help you build resilience and confidence in your financial decisions. Learn how to create and stick to a budget, manage and repay debt effectively, rebuild your credit score, and build a safety net through smart saving strategies. Presented by UCU in June 2025.

Basics of Personal Finance: From managing daily expenses to investing for retirement, this session helps participants set personal finance goals, learn the basics of smart money management, and build a solid financial foundation for the future. Presented by UCU in June 2025.


ScholarShare 529 Recorded Webinars

ScholarShare 529: College Savings for Their Future: Learn more about its tax advantages, flexibility, low fees and expenses, a gifting option for friends and family, and investment options. UC employees also have an option to contribute funds from each paycheck through direct deposit. Presented in October 2025.