Financial Wellness

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Description

Create financial literacy and financial health-related education at USC.

Goals:

  1. Provide accessible financial wellness resources to USC faculty and staff.
  2. Offer educational strategies to support and increase financial literacy.

Financial Wellness Program Summaries

Spring 2026


    Events

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    Foundations of Financial Wellness: Plan.Save.Grow

    Join the monthly financial education webinar series for information on creating a solid budget and emergency savings plan, understanding estate planning, retirement strategies, and the basics of investing.  The sessions will take place from 12-1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month from February to May 2026 on Zoom. 


    Resources

    USC and USC-affiliated Vendors Financial Resources

    For additional financial wellness resources available to you from USC and USC-affiliated vendors, please visit the following link.

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    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Glossary

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system. Their glossary defines common financial terms, and more thorough descriptions can be found at usa.gov.

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    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Glossary

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. Their financial terms glossary may be useful for introducing financial literacy to youth or those starting in their financial journeys.

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    Retirement Planning Week

    USC hosted a week of retirement planning workshops in September 2025 to help you explore your options and prepare for a successful retirement. If you missed the series, the session recordings are available as a valuable resource. Visit the Employee Gateway to access them.

    USC Marshall’s Peter Cardon and Janna Wong share 3 practical tips to build financial confidence. Check out their Instagram post!


    Co-leads

    Janna Wong

    Janna Wong
    Senior Lecturer, Business Communication,
    USC Marshall School of Business

    Peter Cardon

    Peter Cardon
    Professor of Clinical Business Communication,
    USC Marshall School of Business


    Contact

    Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to us through our Contact Us page or email workwell@usc.edu.