Financial Wellness Resources
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or planning for what's ahead, CU Boulder offers a range of tools and resources to support your financial wellbeing year-round.
CU Boulder Employee Benefits
Employee Services
Your starting point for benefits, pay and HR resources at CU.
Tuition Assistance Benefit
CU employees may be eligible for tuition waivers for themselves or their dependents. Learn more about how to take advantage of this benefit.
CollegeInvest 529 Plan
Saving for a child's education? Learn how Colorado's 529 plan can help you invest tax-advantaged dollars toward future education costs.
CU Advantage
Exclusive discounts and perks available to CU employees on everything from travel to everyday purchases.
Financial Fitness Month Recordings
Missed a session or want to revisit what you learned? Access past presentation recordings and slide decks in our Teams channel.
Elevations Credit Union
CU Boulder employees receive special incentives at Elevations Credit Union. Not a member? No problem. Faculty and staff have exclusive access to Elevations' financial well-being tools and resources regardless of membership status.
TIAA Retirement Resources
TIAA is CU's retirement plan provider and offers a wide range of educational tools to help you plan for the future at every career stage.
Getting Started
- Essentials by TIAA Hub – Webinars, articles and retirement planning tools all in one place
- CU Microsite – Your personalized TIAA hub for CU-specific retirement information
- How to prepare to meet with a financial consultant (Video)
- Virtual Benefit Fair
- TIAA on YouTube
Early Career
Building good habits now pays off for decades to come.
- Article: Small changes can lead to big benefits in the future
- YouTube playlist: Essentials for Early Career Professionals
Mid-Career
You've built a foundation. Now it's time to protect and grow it.
- Article: The importance of beneficiary designations
- YouTube playlist: Financial Essentials with TIAA
Late Career
Preparing for the transition from saving to spending.
- Article: Why a diversified retirement portfolio is important
- YouTube playlist: Actionable Financial Advice
PERA
Colorado PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association) offers on-demand webinars to help members understand and maximize their retirement benefits.