What Is Brightside?
Brightside is your new partner in all things money related. Brightside Financial Assistants are financial experts – showing you all your options, explaining pros and cons, and doing the legwork on your behalf.
Your own dedicated Financial Assistant will talk through your financial health and offer trusted guidance and solutions that fit your personal situation and help you make the right money moves now, setting you up for a better financial future.
The best part? There’s absolutely no catch. It’s 100% free and confidential, and every dollar saved goes in your pocket (not ours). In one case, Brightside was able to help an employee save $50,000 in credit card interest and payments!
Who Can Use Brightside?
Brightside is available to US team members their spouses/partners for free …no catch! You or your spouse/partner can contact your personal Financial Assistant to start making better money decisions today!
When Should I Use Brightside?
Brightside is not only available for financial challenges but serves as a major resource to improve your overall financial situation and help put more money back into YOUR pocket. Unless you already have a financial advisor helping you make the best decisions possible, you should contact Brightside to start working with your dedicated Financial Assistant.
Brightside is here to help you with all of your money-related needs, including:
- Debt management and refinancing options for getting out of debt faster.
- Credit building for better rates to save you money on your mortgage, car loan, and more.
- Financial products with special terms only available to BJ Services employees and their spouses.
- Your own dedicated Savings Account with deposits from your paycheck.
- Helping create a budget for you, based on your own financial needs.
- Getting emergency cash, including no credit check loans and cash advances.
- Retirement planning.
- … And much, much more!
How Do I Get Started?
Brightside makes improving your financial situation convenient and easy. There are two ways to get started:
- Schedule an appointment. Visit https://calendly.com/gobrightside to select a day and time that works for you. A Brightside Financial Assistant will contact you at the specified day and time.
- Chat with your financial assistant through the app. Visit bjservices.gobrightside.com, enter your phone number, and Brightside will text you a link to download the app. You can also download the Brightside Benefit app directly from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
- Speak with your financial assistant over the phone. Connect with your personal Brightside Financial Assistant by calling 855-940-1507 (Monday through Friday, 10-7pm ET).
Contact your dedicated Financial Assistant and see how you can start putting more money back into your own pocket.
Grow your Wealth with a Retirement Savings Plan
Participating in your Retirement Savings Plan is a critical step in ensuring a great retirement and maximizing your financial wealth. Team members should choose an investment strategy and contribution amount that makes sense for their financial goals.
How Do I Review My Retirement Savings Plan?
US Employees: Visit www.empowermyretirement.com or call 1-844-465-4455. Representatives are available weekdays from 7am to 9pm CT.
Canada team members: Visit www.greatwestlife.com or call 1-800-724-3402.