Financial well-being is more than just managing money; it's about achieving a state of financial security, freedom, and peace of mind. We hope you find these resources and videos helpful. 

Educational Resources from Marsh McLennan Agency

Marsh McLennan Agency has shared a large number of videos that discuss:

• Mindfulness & Money
• Principles for a Successful Retirement
• Health Savings Accounts
• Social Security: With You through Life's Journey
• Retirement plan fundamentals
• Financial wellness for women
• Retirement spending
• Steps for successful investing, and more!

GreenPath financial wellness

Visit the GreenPath website for a variety of free educational resources and tools to help you with debt management, credit, budgeting and more.

360degrees of Financial Literacy

Take a look at these no-cost personal finance videos from the American Institute of CPAs that are part of the 360degrees of Financial Literacy "Money Minutes" series. (Be sure to click on each of the Money Minutes links for the full catalog of videos.)

 

Parenting brings the unparalleled joy of witnessing the growth and unique personalities of children and experiencing the profound love that accompanies each milestone. However, amidst the joy, parenting presents challenges that demand patience, adaptability, and resilience, as navigating the complexities of child-rearing involves constant learning and the ability to weather both the triumphs and tribulations of the journey.

• Talk, read and sing together every day
• The Child Mind Institute website provides guidance on a myriad of topics, within three focus areas: Care, Education and Science
  • Video resources cover topics such as cyberbullying, anxiety, OCD, learning disabilities, and much more
• The American Academy of Pediatrics' Healthy Children website includes information on caring for children of all ages

 

Caring for elderly family members can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering the joy of providing comfort in their later years. The responsibilities may be physically and emotionally demanding, requiring patience and adaptability to address the evolving needs of aging loved ones.

• Minnesota Board on Aging
• Caregiver Support from Powerful Tools for Caregivers offers virtual and in-person classes
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• National Institute on Aging - Services for Older Adults Living at Home
• Alzheimer's Association
• American Parkinson Disease Association

Maintaining a sense of balance in one's life is critical to overall well-being and personal fulfillment. Striking this delicate balance not only enhances mental and emotional resilience but also contributes to sustained productivity, happiness, and a more meaningful life journey.

• The Happy Secret to Better Work is a TED Talk recording with Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential. Shawn is the CEO of Good Think Inc., where he researches and teaches about positive psychology.
• Happiness Lab podcast with Dr. Laurie Santos
• Time & Attention podcast with Chris Bailey
• Ten Percent Happier meditations and mindfulness
• "What's Your 'Why?'" TED Talk recording with Simon Sinek.
• "Eat That Frog" is a short article on productivity based on Brian Tracy's book, "Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time."

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