Check Out USF CU’s 11 Best Financial Wellness Tips in 2025

We made it! After 11 months of leveling up your financial wellness with USF Credit Union, we’re wrapping up our “Game to Get Fit” series with a one-stop recap of 2025’s best advice and tips.

Here are all 11 exclusive stories to help you reduce money stress, save smarter, spend with confidence, borrow wisely, and plan for a stronger financial future.

1. Building Your Financial Game Plan

We started the year by setting meaningful financial goals, from emergency savings to big dreams. Small, intentional actions created real momentum.

2. Smarter Budgeting

February introduced the USF CU Spending Tool. Automatic categories, clean visuals, and customization made budgeting feel easier than ever.

3. Taking Control of Debt

March handed you the playbook. Snowball vs. Avalanche, good debt vs. bad—suddenly debt felt less intimidating and way more beatable

4. Saving Like an Insider

April came through with insider tips straight from USF CU employees. Simple, clever, totally doable savings hacks that helped you keep more of your hard-earned cash.

5. Reducing Money Stress

In May, you leveled up emotionally. Automation, support tools, and mindset shifts helped you ditch the stress and build real confidence.

6. Increasing Summer Income

June brought sunshine and side hustles. You learned how to boost your income without burning yourself out.

7. Strengthening Your Independence

July was all about financial freedom—tracking net worth, paying down high-interest debt, and building consistency.

8. Resetting for Back-to-School Season

August gave your finances a late-summer refresh. Expense reviews, early holiday planning, and subscription clean-ups set you up for a smooth fall.

9. Using Gratitude to Build Wealth

September revealed a secret superpower: gratitude. It supports mindful spending, clearer decisions, stronger motivation, and long-term growth.

10. Protecting Your Money with Smarter Security

October demonstrated how simple—and essential—it is to secure your accounts with USF CU’s two-factor authentication and custom alerts.

11. Getting Expert Support with BALANCE

November featured BALANCE, offering free coaching, debt support, webinars, and personalized plans to guide your financial journey.

Final Level Complete

Look at what you accomplished this year:

• You set goals that mattered.
• You built a clearer, easier budget.
• You took control of debt.
• You saved consistently.
• You reduced financial stress.
• You protected your accounts.
• You learned to make decisions with more confidence.
• And you gained access to tools and support that put you in the driver’s seat.

This series was never about perfection—just steady progress and choosing to show up for yourself all year long

What’s Next?

Save your progress.
Celebrate your wins.
And get ready for an even stronger year with the support of your USF CU team.

Game to Get Fit may be ending, but your financial fitness journey isn’t.

Join USF CU today and level up in 2026.