The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in the new year! Check out May’s financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources:
Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Renting vs. Buying. Spring brings change, so maybe you’re considering options for a new place to call home. Should you rent or buy? Read “Renting vs. Buying a Home” to learn about three situations when buying is a great option and three when renting may be the right call. Just log in to your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness.
Virginia Credit Union. Organizing Your Finances for Success. With all the paperwork surrounding your finances, what should you keep? What should you throw out? In this webinar, let’s get organized together. Virginia Credit Union will show you a quick, clear path to figuring out what you need. Register here and join us on Tuesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. for this virtual event.
BANZAI. This month’s rewards bundle focuses on goal setting and planning. As you progress through the activities for the month of May, you will have the chance to win cash and other giveaways. Most importantly, we aim to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy and preparedness. Click on the link here to learn more.
Virginia Employee Discounts Marketplace. This May, celebrate Mother’s Day and Memorial Day by creating unforgettable memories and enjoying amazing savings. Shop now and embrace the season of adventure and relaxation! Come see what’s new here!
Rate (Mortage Webinar). Please join Joelle Maes from Rate on May 13 at 12 p.m. to learn all about what is currently happening in the mortgage market! Joelle will touch on topics like first-time home buying, qualifications, cash-out refinancing, loan products and much more. Register for the event here!
LegalShield. Live Webinar. LegalShield is affordable legal assistance for personal and professional matters. IDShield – Best-in-class identity theft protection, privacy and reputation management. A Will Questionnaire and guide will also be provided. Please register now for this virtual webinar on Tuesday, May 13. Learn how LegalShield’s valuable benefits can protect you and your family. Learn 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. Please learn more here!
Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund (VSEAF). The Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund provides grants to eligible state employees suffering from a financial crisis or an unplanned emergency/or unplanned event that impacts the employee or family members living in the residence of the employee. The VSEAF is a recognized 501c(3) charity member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), Code 203040. Visit the VSEAF webpage here.
Calling State Employees!! DHRM’s Commonwealth Mentorship Program (CMP) is searching for state employees to serve as Mentors, or learn new skills as Mentees, during the CMP the 2025-2026 cohort! The application is open now until July 31. The 2025-2026 cohort will kick off on September 3, 2025. Get ready to embark on your career development journey. Limited seats are available, so apply today here! Stay tuned for more information about the leadership development and financial mentorship sub-cohorts!