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Financial Wellness


Financial wellness is about feeling informed, prepared, and confident with your money—no matter your income or life stage. Money stress can affect mental health, focus, and overall wellbeing, which is why building financial confidence is an important part of caring for yourself.

This month’s focus encourages small, practical steps such as reviewing benefits, setting short‑term goals, using available resources, and making intentional spending choices. Even small actions can make a meaningful difference over time.

Explore financial wellness resources available to support your goals—now and in the future. 

Financial Health Matters

Even small improvements in financial wellbeing can have positive ripple effects across other areas of life

Reduces stress and anxiety related to money concerns
Supports mental and emotional wellbeing
 Improves focus and productivity at work
Enhances long‑term security and confidence
Helps you make informed decisions throughout different life stages

Simple Tips: To Support your Financial Wellbeing

Review your monthly spending to identify areas to adjust
Check in on your benefits to ensure you’re using what’s available
Automate savings—even small amounts add up over time
Revisit subscriptions and services you may no longer use
Set one short‑term financial goal (e.g., emergency fund, debt reduction)
Use free financial education, counselling, or planning resources
Ask questions—understanding your options builds confidence

Financial wellness is a journey, not a benchmark to reach. Wherever you are right now is okay. This month is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and explore tools and resources that can support your goals—now and in the future.

Visit our financial wellness resources to learn more about supports available to you.

 

Message about Stronger Everyday

Stronger Every Day

HR's Health & Wellness team launched a new blog series this year called Stronger Every Day. Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing resources, stories, photos, recipes, and other content focused on health and wellness. We’d love this to be a collaborative space, so we warmly invite your participation.

Please share your ideas, questions, comments, and personal stories—we can’t wait to hear from you.

Submit content to: nancy.scarrow@ufv.ca

Upcoming UFV Community Events

Office of Sustainability - Litter Clean Up

We would like to encourage staff, students, and community members to join us the Office of Sustainability to pick up litter on the streets near campus. It is a great way to get some lunch break movement in while also doing a little bit of good for our community.

Date: Wed. April 22
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Yurt (between building S & C)
Stronger Every Day – Vision Board Workshop #2

Our first workshop was a success, so we will be back at it again, please comeback or join for the first time. Snacks and all materials provided—come get inspired and connect with colleagues!

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

RSVP » will be open soon!

Featured workshops and e-learning

Manulife - Webinar Series
Tax planning strategies for your savings

Do you want to know more about how your savings can help you save money on taxes?

Join this webinar to learn practical tax planning tips and strategies. We go over how to avoid tax penalties, maximize deductions, and make the most of your savings before retirement.

Register now: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:00 P.M., ET

Register now: Friday, April 17, 2026 12:00 P.M., ET

Register now: Monday, April 20, 2026 3:00 P.M., ET

Canada Life - Webinar Series

Investing – Basics for beginners

 

Investing can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. This webinar starts with the basics including investing vocabulary and how to avoid common investing mistakes.

Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 am ET
Location: Online
Facilitator: Canada Life

RSVP »

Canada Life - Webinar Series

Retirement − Where will my money come from?

Understanding where your money will come from in retirement will help you plan for one you can look forward to. This webinar includes a review of government retirement benefits, including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) and Old Age Security (OAS).

Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 am ET
Location: Online
Facilitator: Canada Life

RSVP »

Resources and education materials

Homewood Health logo From Kids to Retirement | Financial Coaching | Financial and Legal Matters

Financial planning - Healthy finances
Featured webinars - Financial wellness
LinkedIn | Marketplace and Integrations | ThreatConnect

Financial Wellness with LinkedIn Learning

This April, take a step toward stronger financial health—because wellness isn’t just physical, it’s financial too.

Through LinkedIn Learning, you have free access to expert-led courses that can help you:
✔ Build a budget that actually works
✔ Reduce debt and manage expenses
✔ Plan for the future with confidence
✔ Improve your overall financial mindset

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your financial knowledge, there’s something for everyone.

Make Financial Wellness your goal this month

Log in to LinkedIn Learning and explore courses like Personal Finance Foundations, Budgeting Basics, and Financial Literacy Essentials.

Financial Wellness: Managing Personal Cash Flow

Financial Basics Everyone Should Know

Managing Your Personal Investments

 

Homewood Health - EFAP Newsletters

Life Lines: April 2026 - Self-Compassion Steps you can take to improve your mental health

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Vitality (Manager and Supervisor - supporting employees): Q1 2026 | Quiet Quitting or Quiet Cracking

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Archived articles: Employee health promotion newsletter

Health & well-being awareness campaigns

January Mental Health July Respect in the workplace & harassment prevention
February Healthy Heart August Trauma informed care
March Women's Health September Work-life balance
April Financial Wellness October Breast cancer awareness
May Cancer Prevention November Men's health
June EDI Awareness December Self-care

 

Please contact health.disability.wellness@ufv.ca if you have any ideas to share or questions.

Need Help Now?

If you are dealing or know someone who is dealing with a health crisis:

Require immediate support? please consider accessing our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Health. They offer confidential resources and support for mental health, wellness, and other personal needs. You can reach them at:

Additional emergency & after-hours support

  • 988 (Text or call) Suicide Crisis Help Line 24/7
  • 1-877-820-7444 - Fraser Health Crisis Line
  • Here2Talk (text or call) 1-877-857-3397

How to get started: If you would like info about other community resources, please call 211 or visit BC 2-1-1

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