Financial Wellness Program – February 2025
Strategies to Thrive
Dear State Employees:
The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in 2025! Please check out February’s financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Take the Stress Out of Tax Prep. Does the thought of completing your tax forms cause you to break out in a cold sweat? Before you tackle this annual chore, take a deep breath and read Getting Started with Filing Your Taxes for tips to guide you through the process. Just log into your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness.
Virginia Credit Union. All About That Money Tuesdays. There’s nothing more romantic than..talking about your finances? Getting on the same page money-wise with your partner will help set the strong groundwork for your relationship, helping you reach your combined goals faster. Grab your favorite beverage and make a night of it with your partner! Watch this video with Sabrina Guerin, Sr., Financial Educator from Virginia Credit Union to plan your next money move as a couple. Then, on February 18. – join Sabrina virtual at 7p.m. for “Game Night”, to test your knowledge from your financial date night session with a fun interactive game night focused on your finances. Grab your favorite beverage, your partner and make this a date night to remember! Join Game Night on February 18 here. Couples with the highest score will be rewarded dinner for two to celebrate your win!
Banzai is back and with more chances to win! Virginia Credit Union is thrilled to offer an interactive took, designed to empower you on your journey to financial confidence. Februarys’ module is on Budgeting & Taxes! As you progress through the activities for the month of February, you will have the chance to win cash and other giveaways. Most importantly, the intent is to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy and preparedness. Learn more here.
Virginia Employee Discounts Marketplace. Ready for Spring? The holiday season has come and gone, and now it’s your time to re-discover what the employee discount marketplace is all about! Find exclusive savings and discounts on upcoming live shows, movie tickets, free access to the Virginia Museum of Natural History, mortgage discounts, and so much more here!
Employee Assistance Program. All health plans offered to state employees and their dependents have employee assistance programs (EAPs). Included are up to four sessions at no charge for such services as mental health, alcohol or drug abuse assessment, child or elder care, grief counseling and legal or financial services. Learn more here.
Virginia Department of Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division. Have you checked to see if you’re missing out on money? TRS offers a user friendly website and the secure document upload feature, making claiming your funds quicker than ever before! Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks and dividends, insurance proceeds, refunds, and more. Visit the free search site to check your name and start the claims process. Search for missing money here.
Employee Financial Wellness Fairs. Coming in March & September 2025. Stay tuned for more details.
Thank you,
Employee Financial Wellness Program