Financial Wellness
Find resources and tools for effective financial management, future planning, and achieving your financial goals.
Leidos believes that financial wellness is an important part of a person's overall health and wellness. Therefore, we are pleased to offer a complimentary suite of programs to meet the varying needs of employees in diverse financial circumstances.
Leidos Retirement Plan 401(k)
Although retirement may seem like a distant goal, it’s never too soon (or too late) to start saving. The Leidos, Inc. Retirement Plan offers tax advantages, savings incentives and investment options intended to help make your journey to retirement a little easier. Use this guide to research Plan information, explore the benefits of participating and discover what tools and services are available to you.
retirement plan overview
Vanguard website
Vanguard Blackout Periods Begins Wednesday, July 2
The blackout period begins at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and is expected to end the week of July 20, 2025. (Empower is targeting Monday, July 21). The blackout period is the time during which you will not be able to access your Plan account or request any transactions as the Plan transitions from Vanguard to Empower. You will be notified when you have access to your account at Empower.
Your Plan investments will remain in your selected investments and will continue to gain and/or lose value during the blackout period depending on market conditions. You are encouraged to review your Plan account prior to and/or after the blackout period and adjust your asset allocation if necessary.
Retirement Plan Transition
The Leidos, Inc. Retirement Plan will transition from Vanguard to Empower in July 2025. Learn more about what this transition means for you by visiting the Leidos Retirement Plan Transition page on Prism.
SmartPath Financial Coaching
SmartPath is focused on helping individuals organize their financial life, saving them money, and answering their financial questions. We know that money causes stress in a lot of different ways. SmartPath’s mission is to reduce stress related to money by providing:
- Your own financial coach who will work with you based on your needs at any point in time
- Daily live webinars on a variety of financial wellness topics
- An online portal with a library of articles, videos, and insights and the ability to sign up for free one-on-one coaching
Prudential Financial Wellness Education
The Financial Wellness Center portal contains engaging articles, short videos, and additional interactive tools that will help you achieve your financial wellness goals. If you register online, you can personalize your experience to get info that’s relevant to you, all year round. Refer to this flyer for more details.
Purchasing Power
This non-discount program provides you with the ability to conveniently shop for products you need and pay for them over time, directly with payroll deductions, through Purchasing Power. Employees should carefully consider all of their buying options before deciding to use Purchasing Power. You pay a premium for your purchases, but there is zero interest, no credit check, and no hidden fees.