Category: Your Money

Adjusting your finances for changing times

With household expenses on the rise, now is a good time to review your budget and, if needed, make necessary changes.

Need guidance on buying your first home?

The City of Gainesville’s Homebuyer Education Workshop provides attendees information about the homebuying process.

Take time to improve your financial literacy

Improving your financial literacy can help create a sense of stability that ultimately leads to a healthier lifestyle.

Explore available resources and steps to consider to enhance your financial literacy.

Need help filing your taxes?

The 2021 tax filing deadline is April 18. In Gainesville, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and AARP Tax-Aide Alachua County are currently offering free tax preparation services to individuals in need of assistance. In addition, the Alachua County Library District provides resources on its website to help you file your taxes.

The Employee Assistance Program’s financial experts can also answer questions about your taxes and provide other financial guidance.

Florida Prepaid helps you save for your child’s future

The Florida Prepaid and the Florida Investment 529 Plans offer affordable ways to save for your child’s future college expenses.

Free tax preparation available in select Gainesville locations

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to taxpayers who need assistance.

It’s tax time — Be on the lookout for W-2 and 1095 forms

By now you should be able to access your W-2 form in myUFL or the ONE.UF application, or you should soon be receiving it in the mail if you did not give consent to access it electronically.

Sharpen your financial skills with these upcoming webinars

Whether retirement is just around the corner or a few years away, it’s important to plan for this milestone.

Are you maximizing your tax-deferring opportunities?

As tax season approaches, now is a great time to do a financial check-up to ensure you are taking advantage of the tax-deferring opportunities available to you.

“Anything you can do to tax-defer helps stretch your dollar,” said Shannon Edwards, UFHR Benefits director. “The first thing I tell people who come to me for savings advice is to do a financial check-up at the beginning of each year to ensure they are taking advantage of every opportunity.”

As a UF employee, you have a few ways to tax-defer your earnings

Have you reviewed your 2022 paycheck statements?

While it’s always a good idea to look over your paycheck statement from time to time, it’s especially important at the beginning of the calendar year. By doing so, you can verify your benefits deductions and leave accruals are accurate and up-to-date.

Read on to learn about benefits deductions and the vacation leave conversion pause.