During uncertain financial times, you might need some help to find your footing. And what better time to center yourself than national Financial Capability Month in April.

Several resources are available this month to help you build better money awareness, safeguard your assets, and plan for emergencies. Many of these programs are free of charge and can be accessed at your convenience.

Learn by Livestream

Fidelity Investments and TIAA, U-M’s trusted partners in administering its Retirement Savings Plans, are offering several webinars and workshops that can build your financial IQ. If you can’t watch the live event, you can catch it on-demand later. All programs are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Fidelity

• A Fireside Chat with WNBA Player DiJonai Carrington: Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success
  Join a personal, compelling conversation with Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington.
  Wednesday, April 12 – 2 p.m.
  Register here
• Insights Live: Estate Planning Conversations and Strategies
  Learn how to talk about your wishes with loved ones, as well as strategies to help you reach your financial goals.
  Thursday, April 13 – noon
  Register here
• How to Start Investing: A Hands-on Demo
  Join a live, step-by-step demonstration to get you started or advance your investing practices.
  Thursday, April 27 – noon
  Register here

Browse Fidelity’s April webinars to find more events that suit your needs and interests.

TIAA

• Invest for Success: Fine-tuning Your Retirement Strategy
  Move beyond investing basics to fine-tune your strategies for building a secure future and a robust retirement.
  Wednesday, April 12 – 3 p.m.
  Register here
• Take Control of Your Financial Life: 5 Steps to Managing Money & Debt
  Improve your day-to-day financial skills, such as managing money and balancing priorities, to enjoy life and save for the future.
  Thursday, April 13 – 11 a.m.
  Register here
• Women 2 Women: Start to Finish
  When women are starting their careers, there’s a lot to consider – career goals, job satisfaction, achieving a work/life balance. But it’s important to also consider retirement. Discover how establishing a plan now can build your financial future.
  Wednesday, April 19 – 3 p.m.
  Register here

Want to watch more? View TIAA’s Webinar Lounge to find a variety of financial topics.

Find Your Footing with MHealthy

MHealthy is a great resource to boost your financial know-how. You can get help for filing your taxes, strategies to improve your credit score, and tips to save for college, a car, a new family member, and more. If you are experiencing financial hardship, resource coaches offer one-on-one assistance and help with connecting you to the right resources.