Financial Wellbeing

Financial wellbeing is about feeling confident in your ability to manage day-to-day expenses, plan for the future, and navigate financial decisions with less stress. Whether you are creating a budget, paying down debt, preparing for retirement, or looking for trusted financial guidance, Iowa State offers resources to support you at every stage of life.

Learn and build financial skills  

Explore educational resources, workshops, webinars, and self-guided tools to strengthen your financial knowledge and confidence.

• TIAA financial education webinars
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) educational programs
• LiveWell: Enrich financial wellbeing tool

Get personalized financial support

Connect with resources that provide individualized guidance and practical assistance for your financial situation.

• Personal financial consultations
  • TIAA
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student loan resources 

Plan for retirement  

Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, Iowa State provides resources to help you prepare with confidence.  

• Benefits checklist for retiring ISU employees  
• Ready, Set, Retire workshops  
• Your journey to retirement: Planning at every stage  
• TIAA retirement planning  
• Voluntary retirement savings  
• Phased retirement  

Maximize your benefits  

Learn how employee benefits can help support your financial wellbeing. 

• Employee benefits information 
• Vendor discounts for employees 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Healthcare and dependent care 
• Tuition reimbursement for employees