Financial Wellness
We’re shifting focus from summer sunshine to financial security. Whether it’s reviewing your 401(k) beneficiaries, using early wage access tools, or learning from financial wellness workshops, we believe small steps now can lead to big wins later. Take advantage of the free resources available to you through your benefits to reduce stress and build amore secure future. Whatever your financial goals, we have a benefit to support your journey.
Flexible Spending Reminder!
As we move through the year, it’s a great time to check your Medical FSA balance and make sure you're on track to use your funds before the deadline. Remember: FSAs are “use-it-or-lose-it”—but good news! Our plan allows you to carry over up to $500unused funds into the next plan year.
Eligible Expenses Include:
✅ Copays
✅ Deductibles
✅ Prescriptions
✅ Over-the-counter items
🛒 Shop 2,500+ FSA-eligible items
Take a look at what's on this month.
✅ Update between August 3–30 & Win Weekly Prizes 🎉!
Keep your information current and get rewarded.
How to Update (Takes Just Minutes!)
- Log in at NetBenefits.com
- Go to Profile
- Select Beneficiaries
- Review or update your information
💡Why It Matters
Your beneficiary determines who receives your workplace benefits in the event of your death. Life changes like marriage, divorce, children, or personal decisions may mean it’s time for a review. It’s important that your beneficiaries are set up the way you want. Now might be a good time to take a look—especially if you have not made a designation or if you haven’t reviewed them in a while! Log in to NetBenefits.com and update your beneficiary today!
🗓️ Weekly Drawing Dates
🎁 Prizes Include (No tax implications. These items are donated!)
- Backpack Cooler + Tumbler (Fidelity)
- Smart TV (UKG Wallet)
- Visa Gift Card (Piper Jordan)
- Smart Tablet
- $100 Grand Prize Gift Card (Amazon or Macy’s — Final Winner #956)
The Ajinomoto Foods Retirement Plan through Fidelity Investments helps you save for a secure and well-funded future through pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) contributions and a company match.
Ajinomoto Foods Match
Ajinomoto Foods matches 100% of your first 3% and then 50% of your next 3%. The max employer match is 4.5%. To make saving easier, considerselecting the “auto-increase” option. This feature will automatically raiseyour 401(k) contribution every January 1st.
Did You Know...
Your contributions can be made pre- or post-tax?
If pre-tax, you get the benefit of saving for retirement while lowering yourtaxable income!
Did You Know...
If you contribute 6% of your salary to your 401(k), the company will matchup to 4.5%?
That’s free money added to your retirement savings just by taking fulladvantage of the company match!
Financial Workshops
Learn how to:
- Budget for long-term goals
- Maximize your 401(k) with automatic contributions
- Prepare for life events like home-buying or college savings
Don’t forget to explore the Personify Financial Media Library for on-demand video tips and tools! Scan the QR code to find more.
💸 Take Control with UKG Wallet
✅ Instantly access earned wages
✅ Pay bills, shop online, transfer to bank
✅ Smart budgeting tools
✅ Avoid late fees with auto bill pay
✅ Save toward goals with zero-fee savings
🎁 Bonus: 1:1 financial coaching included
📲 Download the UKG Wallet App to get started.
PerkSpot Discount Program
Don’t forget to check out PerkSpot under Financial Wellness, your exclusive employee discount hub! From travel and electronics to everyday essentials, you can save an average of 20% on hundreds of brands and services.
🌽 Recipe: Corn Casserole
Corn: is a healthy option for those managing blood sugar levels.
Ingredients (Serves 9):
· 8.5 ounce cornbread muffin mix
· 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
· 1 can corn kernels drained
· 1 can creamed corn
· 2 tablespoons
· 1 large egg
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving): Calories: ~214, Protein: ~6g,Carbohydrates: ~32g, Fiber: ~1g, Sugars: ~19g, Fat: ~7g, Saturated Fat: ~2g,Iron: ~1 mg, Sodium~422 mg, Potassium: ~171 mg, Fiber ~3g, Vitamin C: ~3 mg, Vitamin A:~108 IU, Calcium: ~45 mg
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 8×8" baking pan with nonstickspray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add Greek yogurt and olive oil andwhisk again. Stir in the creamed corn and drained corn kernels.
3. Add the corn muffin mix to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edgesare golden brown and the center is not wet and jiggly.
5. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving and enjoy.