A work related injury can affect more than your health — it can also impact your finances. This page is here to help.
Financial Wellness for the Road Ahead supports injured workers facing income loss and financial uncertainty after a work related injury. This page offers clear information about workers’ compensation benefits, connections to trusted New York State and federal resources, and free financial education tools to help reduce stress, regain stability, and focus on recovery and what comes next.
Educational Programs & ToolsThese sites offer self-paced learning, workshops, and specific financial roadmaps. |
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| Money Smart | FDIC.gov: This link takes you to the FDIC’s Money Smart program, a comprehensive financial education suite designed to help people of all ages enhance their money management skills | Money Smart | FDIC.gov |
| MyMoney Five & Tools | MyMoney.gov: A federal "one-stop shop" that organizes resources around five key principles: Earn, Save & Invest, Protect, Spend, and Borrow. | Money Five & Tools | MyMoney.gov |
| consumer.gov | what to know and do: A plain-language guide from the FTC that breaks down the absolute basics of money, credit, and avoiding common scams. | consumer.gov | what to know and do |
| Personal Finance Ecosystem | NEFE: Provides Provides a "visual roadmap" that helps you understand the different factors—from values to policy—that influence your overall financial well-being. | Defining the Personal Finance Ecosystem and Visual Roadmap| NEFE |
| Financial Literacy Resource Directory | OCC: A massive directory of federal and non-profit resources meant for both consumers and financial educators to find vetted programs. | Financial Literacy Resource Directory | OCC |
Personalized CounselingUse these links if you need one-on-one help or specialized local advocacy. |
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| NYC Financial Empowerment Centers – ACCESS NYC: Offers free, professional one-on-one financial counseling to help you reduce debt, improve credit, and open safe bank accounts. | NYC Financial Empowerment Centers – ACCESS NYC |
| Financial Empowerment & Advocacy | NYLAG: Provides free legal services and financial coaching to New Yorkers in crisis, focusing on economic justice and stability. | FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT & ADVOCACY - New York Legal Assistance Group |
| Business Center Financial Resources | The New York Public Library: Offers one-on-one consultations with librarians, premium financial databases, and webinars for personal finance and small business research. | Business Center Financial Resources | The New York Public Library |
Government Regulation & ProtectionThese agencies oversee financial industries and protect your rights as a consumer. |
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| Consumer Home Page | Department of Financial Services (DFS): The primary regulator for NY financial services; visit here to file complaints and get help with financial products. | Consumer Home Page | Department of Financial Services |
| Consumer Resources | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): Offers free, professional one-on-one financial counseling to help you reduce debt, improve credit, and open safe bank accounts. | https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/ |
| Financial Literacy | Office of the New York State Comptroller: Provides targeted financial guidance for specific individuals such as people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans, alongside tools for identifying scams and reporting identity theft. | Financial Literacy | Office of the New York State Comptroller |