“A Wealth of Wellness,” October 2019
The Benefits Department presents “A Wealth of Wellness” for the month of October.
Featured Webinar: “End of life wishes: Having the conversation” from 3 to 4 p.m. ET/noon to 1 p.m. PT, on Tuesday, October 29. Register >>
Monthly Awareness: October is National Depression Awareness Month. Learn more about depression >>
Featured Video: “The many benefits of pets” Watch the video >>
October Wellness Events:
Don’t be afraid! We have ghoulish number of Rally-eligible events for you this month!
Events and webinars listed below are worth $10 in Rally “onsite event” credit, unless otherwise noted. Rally events you attend in October should be credited to your Rally portal account by Sunday, December 1. Please note: One Rally incentive per person per event. Attending two sessions of the same event will not result in double Rally rewards.
- Biometric Screenings (During the annual Health Fairs):
- Friday, October 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Channelside in Tampa
- Friday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at University Campus
Register through your Quest Diagnostics account >> or contact wellness.benefits@saintleo.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Onsite Workshop: “Retirement Income Strategies for Women” by AIG/Valic from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, in TECO Hall in the Tapia College of Business building at University Campus. Register >>
Access the workbook before the session View/Download >>
Wellness Events Coming Up Soon:
- Webinar: “Retirement Income Strategies for Women by AIG/Valic” from 2 to 3 p.m., November 6, via Zoom. Register in advance>> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Access the workbook before the session View/Download >>
- Mammogram Bus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, November 1. Schedule your appointment >>. You can get $50 Rally credits just for this event! You may also register during the October 18 and 25 Health Fairs.
- Complete your Annual Retirement Account Review with Financial Advisor Dan Stamey. Rally points are available for meetings held from September 1, 2019, to February 28, 2020 (Rally credit for one meeting per employee). Schedule a meeting at University Campus on October 29 >> or call Dan Stamey directly at (813) 269-3362 to set up an appointment.
403b Increase Campaign Raffle! Extended dates: September 1 to December 31 (Not Rally reward eligible)
All full- and part-time employees enrolled in the 403b retirement plan who increase their plan contribution between September 1 and December 31, 2019, will be entered into a special AIG/Valic raffle to win a cruise. The winner will be announced in our Wealth of Wellness for the month of January.
View instructions to increase your 403b contribution online via AIG/Valic >>
Call Dan Stamey directly at (813) 269-3362 to set up an appointment or schedule a meeting with Dan at University Campus on October 29 >>
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tickets Discount
A great benefit from the partnership between Saint Leo and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is that all Saint Leo faculty, staff, and students are able to purchase discounted home game tickets at 30 percent off. To buy tickets, go to bccn.rs/BUCSTLEO and enter promo code BUCSAINTLEO.
Choosing the Right Home
Home is where you hang your hat, where the heart is, and part of the American dream. When it comes to where you rest your head at night, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. You have to make a lot of decisions. It can be so stressful that real estate agents often joke that they double as therapists! So, how can you make housing decisions a little easier? Here are some tips that can help:
- Know what you can afford. In order to know how much you will be able to pay toward rent or a mortgage, you need to figure out your debt-to-income ratio. Add up the monthly payments for all your debts—credit card payments, car payments, student loans, etc. These payments added to your rent or mortgage should equal no more than 33 percent of your income.
- Rent or buy? You may have heard that renting is “throwing your money away.” This isn’t really true. Take, for example, those who bought houses in 2006 or 2007. Many of their home values fell. Don’t just buy because you feel like you should. Run the numbers and think about your needs
- How much space do you need? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median size of a new single-family home sold in 2018 was 2,435 square feet. But more and more people want houses they can afford (and houses that don’t cost a fortune to heat and cool). Think about what space you really need. You don’t want space that goes unused. And remember, children don’t need their own rooms.
Choosing where to live is a big decision. If you have children—or want to—be sure to consider school districts. And, even if you are considering your dream home, it’s best to be reasonable. Tacky wallpaper and dated fixtures can be changed. But it can be harder to get out of a living situation that’s making you house poor. Visit Resources for Living and search on keyword “housing” to view articles and resources choosing and affording a place a place to live.
For More Information, Contact Resources for Living
Keep in mind, you have generous resources for behavioral, mental, physical, and daily living health through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a free benefit provided to you by Saint Leo University through Aetna’s Resources for Living. To access EAP services, call (877) 398-5816 and select Option 1 for EAP or visit www.resourcesforliving.com and use username “ICUBA” and password “8773985816”. For questions, please contact wellness.benefits@saintleo.edu.
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