The University of Iowa partners with Hills Bank – Your Bank on Campus to offer financial well-being services to faculty, staff, and students. You don't need to be a Hills Bank customer to take advantage of this service.
Current services include:
- One-on-one sessions (on or off campus; in person, or virtual) with a financial coach to help you achieve your financial goals
- Financial well-being programming (virtual or in person) on timely topics, including:
- Navigating home loans
- Fraud
- Estate planning
- Budgeting and debt management
- Savings options
- Business Academy sessions on Quick Books, succession planning, and fraud
- Access to a library of financial well-being resources
Meetings with a Hills Bank financial coach must be done outside of work or by receiving permission from your supervisor. If you're unable to participate during the workday, you may use vacation time.
You Need A Budget (YNAB)
YNAB is an award-winning money management method and app that helps you gain control of your finances. YNAB’s approach to money management has helped people feel less stress, reduce conflicts around money, and feel confident about future planning.
You are invited to participate in an 8-week behavior change pilot program.
Retirement information
The university-sponsored retirement plan with TIAA (Teachers Insurance Annuity Association) is a Defined Contribution Plan –403(b).
TIAA customers at the UI can meet with an advisor, explore tips for managing debt, saving, and investing, and access a library of on-demand webinars through a webpage specific to university employees.
You can find more information about the university's retirement options, including IPERS, on this benefits webpage.
