The Miles for Wellness (M4W) spring virtual walking challenge (#25) will be starting soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The purpose of M4W is to...
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National Blood Donor Month
January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month since 1970. Per the American Red Cross, they need to collect more than 13,000 donations every day to keep the blood supply ready and available to meet the needs of about 2,600 hospitals, clinics, and cancer...
Holiday Season Blues and Stress
The holiday season and winter months can bring along some unwelcome guests like stress and depression. Many people live out the Norman Rockwell mental picture of the holidays with lots of food, friends, and family all bundled in love, warmth, and excitement. But for...
Annual Check-up: Five Steps to Stay on track toward your retirement
Just as regular health check-ups can help find potential health issues before they become a problem, so may conducting an annual check-up on your retirement savings help prevent veering off-track with your retirement savings goals. Fidelity shares five key steps to...
National Retirement Security Month
The month of October is designated as National Retirement Security Month (NRSM). This is a time to make sure your retirement savings and investments are still on track to meet your future goals. Learning more about specific financial needs in retirement is a good...
Festive Finances: Four Ways to boost your financial wellness during the holiday season
It may be tempting to take a pause on your financial readiness to splurge during the holiday season. Fidelity shares during the holidays that 44% of people break even or spend more than they earn each month. Don’t let your holiday spending put you on the retirement...
Fun Learning with financial games
Do you think learning about about savings and retirement is dull? Here are some fun financial awareness games just for you. See what you know and get answers to what you don’t by testing your Financial IQ. Learn key financial tips through a fun personal finance game...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While you can’t prevent cancer, it is important to be proactive about your health and becoming...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and...
Retire with Confidence
Do you lack confidence in your retirement goals? You are not alone. In a survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), 34 percent of all workers surveyed feel less confident they could live comfortably in retirement due to the impact COVID has...