Financial Fitness Library – Financial Wellness Library
Financial wellness programs are an increasingly important component of comprehensive wellness programs. The economy, rate of unemployment, credit card debt and other types of financial concerns can have a major impact on a person’s overall health and well-being. Here we provide you with a large number of resources to help you promote financial wellness.
Financial Fitness: Credit
- 51 Ways to Save on Loans and Credit Cards
- 5 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Credit Card (Spanish)
- 5 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score (Spanish)
- Building a Better Credit Report
- Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
- Your Credit Scores
Financial Fitness: To Your Credit Fact Sheets
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 1 – Choosing the Best Credit Card
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 2 – Choosing the Best Interest Rate
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 3 – Deciding How Many Credit Cards You Need
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 4 – Deciding How Much Credit Is Too Much
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 5 – Getting Rid of Credit Card Debt
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 6 – Protecting Your Credit Information
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 7 – Checking Your Credit Report
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 8 – Controlling Your Holiday Credit Use
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 9 – Fixing a Poor Credit Rating
- To Your Credit: Fact Sheet 10 – Understanding the Updated Fair Credit Reporting Act
Financial Fitness: Focus on Financial Management
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 1: Focus on Getting Organized
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 2: Focus on Money Personalities
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 3: Focus on Your Net Worth
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 4: Focus on Risk Management
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 5: Focus on Savings and Investments
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 6: Focus on Credit Cards
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 7: Focus on Life’s Challenges
- Focus on Financial Management Unit 8: Focus on Retirement
- Financial Planning For Retirement Workbook
Financial Fitness: When Your Income Drops
- When Your Income Drops: Don’t Panic – Take Control
- When Your Income Drops: Control Stress
- When Your Income Drops: Take Stock of Family Resources
- When Your Income Drops: Take Stock of Community Resources
- When Your Income Drops: Set Priorities for Spending
- When Your Income Drops: Plan to Pay Creditors and Protect Family Welfare
- When Your Income Drops: Keep a Roof Overhead
- When Your Income Drops: Meeting Insurance Needs
- When Your Income Drops: Sharpen Your Survival Skills
Financial Fitness: Miscellaneous
- Managing Your Money – A Family Plan
- Manage Your Money To Get What You Want
- Stress Management – When Your Income Drops
- Money Tips for All Ages: Your Finances at Different Stages of Life
- New Consumer Protections for Credit Cards and Mortgages
- Protecting Yourself from Overdraft and Bounced Check Fees
- When Is Your Check Not a Check
- Your Home Inventory
- 5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage (Spanish)
- 5 Tips for Protecting Your Home from Foreclosure (Spanish)
- 5 Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams (Spanish)
- 5 Tips for Dealing with a Home Equity Line Freeze or Reduction (Spanish)
- 5 Tips for Protecting Your Checking Account (Spanish)
Financial Fitness: Retirement Planning
- 401(k) Plans
- Estate Planning
- Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future
- Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement
- Variable Annuities: What You Should Know
- What You Should Know About Your Retirement Plan
Financial Fitness: Saving and Investing
- How and Why to Save Money
- 66 Ways to Save Money
- Managing Your Money in Good Times and Bad
- A Guide for Seniors: Protect Yourself Against Investment Fraud
- Fighting Fraud 101 – Smart Tips for Older Investors
- Get the Facts on Saving and Investing
- How SIPC Protects You
- Consumer’s Almanac
- Pathways of Getting Ahead
Financial Fitness: Insurance
- Homeowners and Renters Insurance
- Renters Insurance
- Guide To Disability Income Insurance
- Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance
- FAQ About Health Insurance
- What You Should Know About Buying Life Insurance
Financial Wellness Handouts: Source
Our thanks goes out to the team at Purdue University for creating and allowing us to use the outstanding financial fitness and financial wellness handouts