Improve Your Financial Wellness with OpenMind
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Improve Your Financial Wellness with OpenMind

27 March 2025
By Missy Norbury-LeDoux

Explore a series of courses designed to guide you toward lasting financial wellness with practical steps you can take today.

The Hidden Toll of Financial Stress

Financial stress affects nearly every aspect of life. In fact, BrightPlan’s annual employee wellness survey found that:

infographic that reads:  91% of employees are stressed about their finances and only 18% of employees say they have basic financial literacy

For many, financial security feels out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be that way. What if you had a roadmap to navigate personal finance with confidence? That’s exactly what we sought to create when making our new Financial Wellness course series from OpenMind. This series gives you a structured, research-backed, and easy-to-digest approach to reducing financial stress and building long-term stability.

Financial Wellness Matters Now More Than Ever

Financial stress is rising, and employees feel the pressure more than ever. With the cost of living increasing and economic uncertainty looming, people struggle to find reliable financial guidance on everything from 401(k) plans and tax filing to basic money management.

Financial stress causes several significant impacts in the workplace:

  • Lower engagement: Employees who worry about money are less focused and more likely to experience burnout.
  • Higher turnover: Companies with financial wellness programs report increased job satisfaction and retention.
  • Improved well-being: Less financial stress means better mental health, improved focus, and a higher quality of life.

By boosting financial literacy, individuals can take control of their financial future, leading to more stability, confidence, and success.

Introducing OpenMind’s Financial Wellness Course Series

As the lead eLearning Developer for OpenMind, I believe that wellness isn’t just about physical health. It’s a holistic, life-long pursuit, and it looks different for every person. When your finances are in order and you’re successfully saving for your goals, you set the right foundation for pursuing well-being in every aspect of life: your mental health, relationships, long-term goals, and overall enjoyment of life. 

I brought that mentality into this series of research-informed, video-based training, designed to help you reduce stress, gain empowerment, and make informed financial decisions—all in just 10 minutes per course.

So, what makes these courses unique?

  • Bite-sized format: Learn essential financial skills quickly and effectively.
  • Engaging video lessons: High-quality, cinema-style content with research-informed guidance.
  • Interactive learning: Reflection questions and downloadable resources for practical application.
  • Global and U.S.-specific courses: Covering universal financial wellness topics as well as U.S. tax filing and retirement planning.

With OpenMind, financial literacy isn’t overwhelming—it’s accessible, engaging, and easy to apply.

Course Breakdown: Learn Essential Financial Skills in Minutes

Our eight-course Financial Wellness series covers everything from reducing financial stress to making smarter investment decisions.

  • Financial Wellness: 10-Minute Guide to Basic Business Finance – Master key financial concepts to improve decision-making.
  • Financial Wellness: Managing Money Stress – Strategies to reduce anxiety and take control of your finances.
  • Financial Wellness: Payday Routine (7 Steps to Take Every Time You Get Paid) – Simple steps to build stability and grow your wealth.
  • Financial Wellness: Saving for Your Goals – Set achievable financial targets and develop strong saving habits.
  • Financial Wellness: Investing Basics – A beginner’s guide to investing with confidence.
  • (U.S.) Financial Wellness: Filing Taxes – Step-by-step guidance for stress-free tax filing.
  • (U.S.) Financial Wellness: 401(k)s & Retirement Planning – Understand and maximize your retirement savings.
  • (U.S.) Financial Wellness: Top Five Accounts You Should Get – Essential banking and investment accounts for long-term security.

Whether you’re looking to build financial literacy, reduce stress, or plan for retirement, these courses give you the practical tools you need—quickly and effectively.

Take the First Step Toward Financial Wellness Today

Financial wellness is about more than just numbers. It’s about security, confidence, and peace of mind. By investing just 10 minutes per course, you can reduce financial anxiety, make more informed financial decisions, and plan for a stress-free financial future.

Start your journey toward financial wellness today with OpenMind’s beginner-friendly courses. Because when you take control of your finances, you take control of your future.

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