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

Events

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Navigating Towards a Successful Financial Future

Join the monthly webinar series, running from February to May 2025, for debt management resources, retirement tips, and credit card do’s and don’ts to build your financial future with confidence.


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 2024 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.


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.