{"id":109392,"date":"2025-03-04T11:11:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T18:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=109392"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:01:49","slug":"financial-wellness-challenge-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"35 Employee Financial Wellness Challenge Ideas &amp; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Are_you_looking_for_employee_financial_wellness_challenge_ideas\" >Are you looking for employee financial wellness challenge ideas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#What_topics_are_covered_in_this_employee_financial_wellness_guide\" >What topics are covered in this employee financial wellness guide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#What_do_current_employee_financial_wellness_statistics_reveal\" >What do current employee financial wellness statistics reveal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#What_practical_tips_improve_employee_financial_wellness\" >What practical tips improve employee financial wellness?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Find_the_Right_Fit\" >Find the Right Fit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Give_Employees_Options\" >Give Employees Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Focus_on_Tasks_and_Habit_Building\" >Focus on Tasks and Habit Building<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#What_are_35_effective_financial_wellness_challenge_ideas_for_employees\" >What are 35 effective financial wellness challenge ideas for employees?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Boost_Savings\" >Boost Savings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#1_Start_a_holiday_account\" >1. Start a holiday account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#2_Use_10_money-saving_coupons_in_a_month\" >2. Use 10 money-saving coupons in a month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#3_Research_and_try_a_new_investing_option\" >3. Research and try a new investing option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#4_Sell_unused_clothing_and_household_items\" >4. Sell unused clothing and household items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#5_Listen_to_a_financial_podcast\" >5. Listen to a financial podcast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#6_Read_or_listen_to_a_financial_literacy_book\" >6. Read or listen to a financial literacy book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#7_Round_each_purchase_to_the_next_dollar_and_put_the_difference_in_savings\" >7. Round each purchase to the next dollar and put the difference in savings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#8_Set_up_an_automatic_transfer_to_savings_or_an_investment_account\" >8. Set up an automatic transfer to savings or an investment account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#9_Emergency_fund_challenge_Save_5day_for_a_month\" >9. Emergency fund challenge: Save $5\/day for a month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#10_Micro-investing\" >10. Micro-investing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#11_Review_employer_benefits\" >11. Review employer benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#_Reduce_Spending\" >&nbsp;Reduce Spending<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#12_Review_purchases\" >12. Review purchases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#13_Stop_the_spend\" >13. Stop the spend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#14_Purchase_used\" >14. Purchase used<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#15_Walk_or_bike_to_work\" >15. Walk or bike to work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#16_Hang_clothes_to_dry\" >16. Hang clothes to dry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#17_Cash_only\" >17. Cash only<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#18_Meal_plan_and_prep_challenge\" >18. Meal plan and prep challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#19_DIY_home_repair\" >19. DIY home repair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#20_Use_the_library\" >20. Use the library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#21_Price_compare_challenge\" >21. Price compare challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#22_Delayed_gratification\" >22. Delayed gratification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Budgeting_and_Planning\" >Budgeting and Planning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#23_Create_and_stick_to_a_budget_for_a_month\" >23. Create and stick to a budget for a month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#24_Review_retirement_plans\" >24. Review retirement plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#25_Write_financial_goals\" >25. Write financial goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#26_Research_insurance\" >26. Research insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#27_Meet_with_a_financial_advisor\" >27. Meet with a financial advisor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#28_Attend_a_financial_education_class\" >28. Attend a financial education class<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#29_Get_a_finance_buddy\" >29. Get a finance buddy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Bill_and_Debt_Reduction\" >Bill and Debt Reduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#30_Review_subscriptions\" >30. Review subscriptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#31_Subscription_swap\" >31. Subscription swap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#32_Review_credit_reports\" >32. Review credit reports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#33_Create_a_debt_snowball_plan\" >33. Create a debt snowball plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#34_Refinance_challenge\" >34. Refinance challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#35_Bill_negotiation\" >35. Bill negotiation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>What financial wellness challenges help employees improve money habits?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Financial wellness challenges help employees build better money habits by focusing on budgeting, saving, debt reduction, and financial planning. Clear goals and short-term activities make financial topics easier to understand and act on. When employees feel more confident about their finances, stress decreases and overall well-being improves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-you-looking-for-employee-financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_looking_for_employee_financial_wellness_challenge_ideas\"><\/span>Are you looking for employee financial wellness challenge ideas? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are stressed about their finances, so it makes sense that more employers are incorporating financial wellness into their overall wellness programming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the statistics below illustrate, financial wellness not only benefits employees, but it also pays big dividends for employers through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthier, happier, more engaged employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced turnover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall cost savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-for-all-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109436\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-for-all-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-for-all-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-for-all-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-for-all-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-for-all-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-for-all-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, at a time when many employees are tightening budgets themselves, it can seem challenging to expand financial wellness offerings. The good news is that you don\u2019t need to break the bank with the following tips and financial wellness challenge ideas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-topics-are-covered-in-this-employee-financial-wellness-guide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_topics_are_covered_in_this_employee_financial_wellness_guide\"><\/span>What topics are covered in this employee financial wellness guide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial Wellness Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Wellness Tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35 Financial Wellness Challenge Ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-current-employee-financial-wellness-statistics-reveal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_current_employee_financial_wellness_statistics_reveal\"><\/span>What do current employee financial wellness statistics reveal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>60% of full-time employees are stressed about finances<\/strong>. That stress negatively impacts mental and physical health, self-esteem, sleep, and personal relationships (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/services\/consulting\/business-transformation\/library\/employee-financial-wellness-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PWC Survey<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>44% of employees who have financial stress say it distracts them at work<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/services\/consulting\/business-transformation\/library\/employee-financial-wellness-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PWC Survey<\/a>) \u2013 and they spend an average of <strong>4 hours at work each week handling personal finance issues<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2024\/01\/its-time-to-prioritize-employees-financial-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard Business Review<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financially stressed employees are <strong>twice as likely to be less engaged at work and to look for new jobs<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/services\/consulting\/business-transformation\/library\/employee-financial-wellness-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PWC Survey<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>77% of employees consider financial wellness to be an important benefit<\/strong>, yet only 28% of employees offer it (<a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2024\/01\/its-time-to-prioritize-employees-financial-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HBR<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gen Z (92%), Millennial (85%), Gen X (72%) and Boomer (64%) employees are all <strong>more likely to stay with employers who offer financial wellness<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pnc.mediaroom.com\/2024-08-28-PNC-Bank-Survey-Reveals-Varying-Financial-Wellness-Needs-Across-Americas-Most-Generationally-Diverse-Workforce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PNC Bank<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial education programs can eliminate at least one hour per week of financial distress per employee. To quantify that, a company with 30 employees averaging $15 per hour could <strong>recover $22,500 of value each year by offering financial wellness<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240709191123\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0278425423000212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Journal of Financial Literacy and Wellbeing<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/01\/corporate-employee-wellness-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Employee Wellness Programs: How They Save Money<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-matters-to-employees-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109438\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-matters-to-employees-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-matters-to-employees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-matters-to-employees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-matters-to-employees-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-matters-to-employees-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-wellness-matters-to-employees-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-practical-tips-improve-employee-financial-wellness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_practical_tips_improve_employee_financial_wellness\"><\/span>What practical tips improve employee financial wellness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These tips for financial wellness can help you develop challenge ideas that fit your employees, your culture, and your budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-the-right-fit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_Right_Fit\"><\/span>Find the Right Fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding financial wellness to your offering doesn\u2019t need to be expensive. As you consider different financial challenge activities, identify which initiatives will truly benefit your employees without significantly increasing your costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-employees-options\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_Employees_Options\"><\/span>Give Employees Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the wellness industry, we\u2019re seeing a shift from a preference for company wellness initiatives in which everyone participates to programming that offers both company-level and individualized wellness: activities, tasks, and recommendations based on individual needs. The best practice is to offer a mix of company and individual financial wellness activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WellSteps platform, for example, provides a variety of options \u2013 from full-length behavior change campaigns to challenges, habit builders, mini-campaigns, and Quizzeos. We\u2019re even developing an AI-driven platform to cater to individual wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is to give companies and employees options so they can participate in the financial wellness activities that are most relevant to them. Instead of requiring employees to complete every item within a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/wellsteps-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rewards program<\/a>, we give them the flexibility to choose between four or five different options within a given activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-tasks-and-habit-building\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Tasks_and_Habit_Building\"><\/span>Focus on Tasks and Habit Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While comprehensive programs can achieve excellent results, budget-minded companies might be better off focusing on individualized tasks and financial wellness challenges that build habits over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, biannual meetings with financial consultants or advisors is a common financial wellness benefit, but it costs companies money. At the same time, twice-a-year consultations do not provide the consistent reinforcement that truly builds habits over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-planner-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109443\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-planner-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-planner-for-financial-wellness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-planner-for-financial-wellness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-planner-for-financial-wellness-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-planner-for-financial-wellness-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/financial-planner-for-financial-wellness-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>At WellSteps, our platform includes options for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/descriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Behavior change campaigns<\/strong><\/a>: Participants get the tools needed to manage their personal finances, track spending, reduce debt, increase savings, and create a budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Challenges<\/a><\/strong>: Daily tasks that foster financial wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/28-day-habit-builders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Habit Builders<\/strong><\/a>: 28-day programs that focus on financial planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mini Campaigns<\/strong>: Two-week programs featuring one task each day, promoting healthy financial habits in a short time. Examples include Watch Your Wallet, Cash No Card, and Prep Your Records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quizzeos<\/strong>: One-time videos with education and knowledge-based quiz questions that focus on topics like shopping healthy on a budget and understanding financial wellness principles for healthy money habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a simple way to add financial wellness to your offering, task-based programming with multiple options is a good path to start on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/15\/financial-wellness-programs-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Financial Wellness Programs in the Workplace: Full Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-35-effective-financial-wellness-challenge-ideas-for-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_35_effective_financial_wellness_challenge_ideas_for_employees\"><\/span>What are 35 effective financial wellness challenge ideas for employees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some financial wellness challenge ideas and tasks we\u2019ve successfully used for rewards activities on our WellSteps platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boost-savings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_Savings\"><\/span>Boost Savings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These financial wellness activities can help employees build good savings habits and put more money in their bank accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-start-a-holiday-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_a_holiday_account\"><\/span><em>1. Start a holiday account<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most banks and credit unions offer holiday accounts, and putting a little back each week adds up by the time the holidays roll around.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-10-money-saving-coupons-in-a-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_10_money-saving_coupons_in_a_month\"><\/span><em>2. Use 10 money-saving coupons in a month<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take much time to track down coupons for grocery stores, local retailers, and even online stores like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/deals?bubble-id=deals-collection-coupons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> \u2013 and the savings are well worth it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explore-investing-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109435\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explore-investing-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explore-investing-for-financial-wellness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explore-investing-for-financial-wellness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explore-investing-for-financial-wellness-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explore-investing-for-financial-wellness-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explore-investing-for-financial-wellness-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-research-and-try-a-new-investing-option\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Research_and_try_a_new_investing_option\"><\/span><em>3. Research and try a new investing option<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees can try many different options, including high-yield savings accounts, micro-investing apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acorns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acorns<\/a>, fractional share investing apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/robinhood.com\/us\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robinhood<\/a>, and crowdfunded real estate investing through platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250305014515\/https:\/\/fundrise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundrise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-sell-unused-clothing-and-household-items\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sell_unused_clothing_and_household_items\"><\/span><em>4. Sell unused clothing and household items<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook Marketplace makes it easy to cash in on old clothing, electronics, dinnerware, sporting goods, and just about anything else employees have to sell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-listen-to-a-financial-podcast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Listen_to_a_financial_podcast\"><\/span><em>5. Listen to a financial podcast<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramseysolutions.com\/shows\/the-ramsey-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ramsey Show<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtomoney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Money<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/popcornfinance.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Popcorn Finance<\/a> are all great options for learning about personal finance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-read-or-listen-to-a-financial-literacy-book\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Read_or_listen_to_a_financial_literacy_book\"><\/span><em>6. Read or listen to a financial literacy book<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle\/dp\/1612680194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Rich Dad, Poor Dad<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.ramseysolutions.com\/money\/books\/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Total Money Makeover<\/em><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence\/dp\/1533667926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Simple Path to Wealth<\/em><\/a> are all popular financial literacy books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-round-each-purchase-to-the-next-dollar-and-put-the-difference-in-savings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Round_each_purchase_to_the_next_dollar_and_put_the_difference_in_savings\"><\/span><em>7. Round each purchase to the next dollar and put the difference in savings<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is easy to do with an app like <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250306211740\/https:\/\/www.chime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chime<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/current.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-set-up-an-automatic-transfer-to-savings-or-an-investment-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Set_up_an_automatic_transfer_to_savings_or_an_investment_account\"><\/span><em>8. Set up an automatic transfer to savings or an investment account<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most online banking platforms make it easy to set up automatic transfers each day, week, or month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emenrgency-funds-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109434\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emenrgency-funds-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emenrgency-funds-for-financial-wellness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emenrgency-funds-for-financial-wellness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emenrgency-funds-for-financial-wellness-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emenrgency-funds-for-financial-wellness-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/emenrgency-funds-for-financial-wellness-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-emergency-fund-challenge-save-5-day-for-a-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Emergency_fund_challenge_Save_5day_for_a_month\"><\/span><em>9. Emergency fund challenge: Save $5\/day for a month<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge employees to build an emergency fund by saving $150 over 30 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-micro-investing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Micro-investing\"><\/span><em>10. Micro-investing<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Micro-investing apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acorns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Acorns<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stash<\/a> make it easy for employees to dip their toes in the water with small investments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-review-employer-benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Review_employer_benefits\"><\/span><em>11. Review employer benefits<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a task for employees to ensure they\u2019re maximizing employer-offered benefits such as HSAs or 401(k) matches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/18\/wellness-challenge-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fun Workplace Wellness Challenge Ideas for Employees<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-reduce-spending\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Reduce_Spending\"><\/span>&nbsp;Reduce Spending<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These financial wellness program ideas will help employees reduce their overall spending, leaving money for savings, debt reduction, and other goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-review-purchases\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Review_purchases\"><\/span><em>12. Review purchases<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask employees to review all purchases over the past three months and identify one area to improve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-stop-the-spend\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Stop_the_spend\"><\/span><em>13. Stop the spend<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge employees to avoid spending money over a single weekend or for four consecutive days. They could even list what they would have purchased so they can see how much they saved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Second-hand-shopping-leads-to-financial-wellness-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109432\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Second-hand-shopping-leads-to-financial-wellness-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Second-hand-shopping-leads-to-financial-wellness-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Second-hand-shopping-leads-to-financial-wellness-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Second-hand-shopping-leads-to-financial-wellness-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Second-hand-shopping-leads-to-financial-wellness-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Second-hand-shopping-leads-to-financial-wellness-1-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-purchase-used\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Purchase_used\"><\/span><em>14. Purchase used<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One month, task employees with purchasing something used or refurbished instead of new.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-walk-or-bike-to-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Walk_or_bike_to_work\"><\/span><em>15. Walk or bike to work<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Invite employes to walk or bike to work three times in a month to save on gas. Alternatively, they could take public transportation to get at least halfway to work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-hang-clothes-to-dry\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Hang_clothes_to_dry\"><\/span><em>16. Hang clothes to dry<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dryers use a lot of energy, and that adds up on electric bills. Challenge employees to hang clothes to dry instead of using the dryer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-cash-only\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Cash_only\"><\/span><em>17. Cash only<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage employees to only use cash for non-essential purchases for a week, which can reduce dependence on cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-meal-plan-and-prep-challenge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Meal_plan_and_prep_challenge\"><\/span><em>18. Meal plan and prep challenge<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge employees to create a budget-friendly meal plan for a week to cut back on dining out. This pairs nicely with a grocery coupon challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DIY-home-repair-for-financial-wellness-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109433\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DIY-home-repair-for-financial-wellness-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DIY-home-repair-for-financial-wellness-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DIY-home-repair-for-financial-wellness-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DIY-home-repair-for-financial-wellness-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DIY-home-repair-for-financial-wellness-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DIY-home-repair-for-financial-wellness-1-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-diy-home-repair\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_DIY_home_repair\"><\/span><em>19. DIY home repair<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage employees to learn and complete a minor home repair instead of hiring it out, which could lead to significant savings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-use-the-library\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Use_the_library\"><\/span><em>20. Use the library<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Public libraries offer free books, movies, and other items people commonly pay for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-price-compare-challenge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Price_compare_challenge\"><\/span><em>21. Price compare challenge<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge employees to compare pricing from three different retailers before making non-essential purchases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-delayed-gratification\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Delayed_gratification\"><\/span><em>22. Delayed gratification<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage employees to wait 48 hours before buying non-essential items, which can reduce impulse purchases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/wellness-challenges-wellness-challenge-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Build a Workplace Wellness Challenge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-budgeting-and-planning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budgeting_and_Planning\"><\/span>Budgeting and Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These financial wellness challenge ideas encourage employees to plan their spending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Make-a-budget-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109428\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Make-a-budget-for-financial-wellness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Make-a-budget-for-financial-wellness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Make-a-budget-for-financial-wellness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Make-a-budget-for-financial-wellness-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Make-a-budget-for-financial-wellness-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Make-a-budget-for-financial-wellness-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-create-and-stick-to-a-budget-for-a-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Create_and_stick_to_a_budget_for_a_month\"><\/span><em>23. Create and stick to a budget for a month<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/goodbudget.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodbudget<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramseysolutions.com\/ramseyplus\/everydollar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everydollar<\/a> simplify the budgeting process, and budgeting could prove to be one of your most popular financial wellness topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-24-review-retirement-plans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Review_retirement_plans\"><\/span><em>24. Review retirement plans<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage employees to review their retirement plans to make sure they\u2019ll have what they need to live the lifestyles they want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-25-write-financial-goals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Write_financial_goals\"><\/span><em>25. Write financial goals<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing down specific financial goals \u2013 both short-term and long-term \u2013 can help employees focus on what matters most, track progress, and adjust as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-26-research-insurance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Research_insurance\"><\/span><em>26. Research insurance<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees can research life and disability insurance to ensure their coverage is adequate \u2013 an important financial wellness tip to make sure an unexpected life event doesn\u2019t derail their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-27-meet-with-a-financial-advisor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Meet_with_a_financial_advisor\"><\/span><em>27. Meet with a financial advisor<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This straightforward challenge is one of the best financial wellness tips for employees. Meeting with a financial advisor to set realistic goals is a powerful way to stay on track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meeting-with-a-financial-planner-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109429\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meeting-with-a-financial-planner-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meeting-with-a-financial-planner-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meeting-with-a-financial-planner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meeting-with-a-financial-planner-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meeting-with-a-financial-planner-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meeting-with-a-financial-planner-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-28-attend-a-financial-education-class\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Attend_a_financial_education_class\"><\/span><em>28. Attend a financial education class<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether offered at work or elsewhere, financial education gives employees the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-29-get-a-finance-buddy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Get_a_finance_buddy\"><\/span><em>29. Get a finance buddy<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge employees to partner with a friend or coworker to stay accountable to their financial goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/18\/technology-and-wellness-how-digital-wellness-platforms-are-reshaping-workplace-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How Digital Wellness Programs Are Reshaping Workplace Health<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bill-and-debt-reduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bill_and_Debt_Reduction\"><\/span>Bill and Debt Reduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Monthly bills, credit cards, auto loans, and other debt can make it tough to get ahead. Help employees reclaim their money with these financial wellness challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-30-review-subscriptions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Review_subscriptions\"><\/span><em>30. Review subscriptions<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage employees to review their subscriptions, including streaming TV, and cancel any they don\u2019t need or use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-31-subscription-swap\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Subscription_swap\"><\/span><em>31. Subscription swap<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, challenge employees to find free alternatives to paid subscriptions. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tubi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pluto.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pluto TV<\/a> are good alternatives to Netflix and Hulu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-32-review-credit-reports\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Review_credit_reports\"><\/span><em>32. Review credit reports<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees can request their <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/free-credit-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free credit reports<\/a>, review them for any inaccuracies, then identify ways to improve their credit \u2013 which will make them eligible for better rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-33-create-a-debt-snowball-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Create_a_debt_snowball_plan\"><\/span><em>33. Create a debt snowball plan<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge employees to create a debt snowball plan in which they pay off their smallest debts first and make minimum payments on larger debts. As smaller debts are paid off, funds go toward the larger debts, snowballing until everything is paid off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-34-refinance-challenge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Refinance_challenge\"><\/span><em>34. Refinance challenge<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees can look into refinancing their mortgages, auto loans, and student loads to see if it will save money or shave time off repayment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bill-negotiation-for-financial-wellness-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109441\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bill-negotiation-for-financial-wellness-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bill-negotiation-for-financial-wellness-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bill-negotiation-for-financial-wellness-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bill-negotiation-for-financial-wellness-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bill-negotiation-for-financial-wellness-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bill-negotiation-for-financial-wellness-1-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-35-bill-negotiation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Bill_negotiation\"><\/span><em>35. Bill negotiation<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge employees to call at least one service provider to negotiate a lower rate. If they can\u2019t get a better rate, encourage them to compare providers and switch to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bring Financial Wellness to Your Workplace<\/strong><br>Financially fit employees not only have less stress in their lives, they\u2019re also more loyal, engaged, and productive. WellSteps can help you launch a financial wellness program that leads to happier employees and cost savings for your business. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a demo today<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683920482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why should employers consider financial wellness challenge ideas as part of their wellness strategy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Including financial wellness challenge ideas in your strategy recognizes that money stress is one of the biggest drivers of anxiety and distraction at work. When employees feel more confident about budgeting, debt, savings, and benefits, they can focus better and feel more secure. Financial wellness is a powerful lever for both well-being and retention.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683922710\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some simple financial wellness challenge ideas employees will actually participate in?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Good starter financial wellness challenge ideas might include a 30-day savings challenge, a \u201cno-spend on weekdays\u201d challenge, or a short series focused on using your existing benefits wisely. The key is to make the goals realistic and non-judgmental. You want employees to feel supported, not shamed, as they build new money habits.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683923380\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can HR keep financial wellness challenge ideas inclusive for different income levels and life stages?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To keep financial wellness challenge ideas inclusive, focus on principles\u2014like tracking spending, building emergency savings, or understanding credit\u2014rather than specific dollar amounts. Offer examples for early-career employees, mid-career parents, and those nearing retirement. When people see themselves in the content, participation expands naturally.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773683924065\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can we measure the impact of financial wellness challenge ideas over time?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can measure financial wellness challenge ideas by tracking participation rates, self-reported confidence around money, and engagement with financial resources. Over time, you may also see indirect indicators like reduced absenteeism due to stress and stronger benefit utilization. Even small shifts in confidence can make a big difference for employees\u2019 day-to-day lives.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for employee financial wellness challenge ideas? 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When people see themselves in the content, participation expands naturally.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#faq-question-1773683924065","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/financial-wellness-challenge-ideas\/#faq-question-1773683924065","name":"How can we measure the impact of financial wellness challenge ideas over time?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can measure financial wellness challenge ideas by tracking participation rates, self-reported confidence around money, and engagement with financial resources. Over time, you may also see indirect indicators like reduced absenteeism due to stress and stronger benefit utilization. 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