Category: Your Money

Looking for ways to add to your retirement savings?

The new year is a great time to review your savings plans to ensure you’re maximizing your contributions. In addition to the state retirement plans offered, as a UF employee you may also participate in a 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan and/or voluntary 403(b) plans to supplement your retirement via payroll deductions.

Both the 457(b) and 403(b) plans are voluntary savings plans available to faculty, TEAMS, USPS and OPS employees — including housestaff/residents, graduate assistants, postdocs and adjunct faculty. Read on for a breakdown of each plan.

Verify your benefits elections for 2022

Have you checked your benefits deductions? Any changes you made during the annual open enrollment period are reflected on your December and January payroll statements.

EEP deadlines approaching for spring semester

UF faculty and staff who wish to take courses at UF through the EEP during the spring semester are encouraged to visit the program website for more information.

‘Tis the season for savings at the IFAS Extension Bookstore!

From Dec. 6 through 12, the IFAS Extension Bookstore is offering faculty and staff a 20% discount on a variety of items.

Enjoy a greener holiday season

If you’re looking for ways to shop eco-friendly and budget friendly, check out this UF|IFAS Extension article.

Support local businesses in your community

Saturday, Nov. 27, is Small Business Saturday. This is a great opportunity to visit local businesses in our community while taking advantage of UF’s GatorPerks for discounts at various businesses and retailers

Holiday discounts and events especially for UF faculty and staff

Throughout the months of November and December, UF faculty and staff have access to a number of special holiday offers and discounts.

Demystifying disability insurance

If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given much thought to getting disability insurance. You may not even know what it covers or who it’s right for. But Open Enrollment is the perfect time to check out if enrolling in a disability plan is the right choice for you. Disability insurance is an effective […]

Are you considering life insurance?

Are you wondering whether it makes sense to sign up for a life insurance plan during this year’s Open Enrollment period? Maybe you haven’t thought seriously about buying life insurance yet—or you figured you’re not quite to the life stage where you need to think about buying a policy. Learn more about UF’s life insurance […]

TEAMS staff may cash out up to 16 hours of leave Oct. 29 through Nov. 11

UF TEAMS employees are eligible to cash out up to 16 hours of vacation leave before the holiday season, provided a minimum balance of 40 hours remains on balance.