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Financial Literacy Month

Financial Literacy Month

Each April, The Whole U celebrates Financial Literacy Month, a time to take meaningful steps toward a healthier financial future. The program brings together expert-led sessions, practical tools and UW-specific resources to help the UW community strengthen their financial confidence and make informed decisions at every stage of life.

Whether you’re setting a budget, working to reduce debt, planning for retirement or exploring investments, Financial Literacy Month meets you where you are and empowers you to take the next step toward lasting financial well-being.

2026 Financial Literacy Month

Take control of your financial future this April! Join Financial Literacy Month, a month-long program for UW faculty, staff and families to build confidence in managing their finances. Through expert-led sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge and resources to make informed financial decisions. Register today! The program begins Monday, April 6. 

Why participate?
Financial wellness is key to reducing stress, achieving goals and securing your future. It’s your opportunity to reset and spend a month focused on your finances.

What’s included?

  • Weekly expert-led webinars – Live sessions with financial professionals from UW partners.
  • 30-Day Financial Well-Being Checklist – A step-by-step guide to building better financial habits from BECU.

After registering, visit the 2026 program page for event details and resources.

Financial Literacy Month over the years

In April 2025, more than 2,500 members of the UW community joined The Whole U’s Financial Literacy Month. Together, we explored key financial topics: Budgeting & Saving, Credit & Loans, Retirement Planning and Investing & Transitions through live webinars, daily challenges and community discussions.

Participants shared that the program helped make complex topics approachable and offered tools they could apply right away. As one participant reflected, “I didn’t expect to walk away feeling empowered. These sessions made something that always felt stressful finally make sense.”

Throughout the month, attendees:

  • Joined live webinars hosted by trusted partners.
  • Completed a 30-Day Financial Wellness Checklist designed to build healthy daily money habits.
  • Engaged with colleagues through an online community space, sharing encouragement and insight.

By the numbers:

  • 2,346 participants registered for educational webinars.
  • 1,100 subscribers followed along through weekly emails.
  • 550 active members in the The Whole U Community on MS Teams tuned into weekly prompts to share strategies and successes.
  • 5,214 views on educational articles for theme of the week.

Why financial wellness matters

Financial wellness is a cornerstone of overall well-being. Feeling in control of your money can reduce stress, improve stability and create freedom to focus on what matters most. Visit our Financially Fit hub for more event recordings, expert guidance and resources.

Through Financial Literacy Month, The Whole U partners with trusted organizations and UW experts to provide the tools, education, and encouragement you need to make confident financial decisions. Thank you to our 2026 partners: BECU, Social Security Administration, TIAA, and Mechanics Bank.