My Secure Advantage (MSA) is a program available to provide employees with tools and coaching that support you in reaching your financial goals. You have access to a Money Coach, calculators, webinars and other resources to help with creating a budget, paying down debt, planning for retirement and more. View the full MSA program overview here.

Sign-up online

Visit the MSA website and click “get started” to open an account and enroll in Money Coach services, webinars, and more. When asked for your Employee ID, enter your PeopleSoft number.

Features of MSA

Education

MSA offers free monthly webinars hosted by experts around current financial topics. Each webinar comes with handouts, action items and includes a live Q&A. Employees who sign up for MSA webinars will receive a free on-demand recording if they can’t attend live. View the 2024 webinar calendar here.

The MSA blog is a free tool for King County employees to read more about personal finance and financial well-being. View the blog here.

Online tools and resources

MSA offers a personalized digital platform which offers hundreds of relevant, timely articles on virtually every aspect of personal finance that can improve your financial literacy when you're not meeting with your Money Coach. Activate your account to get access to a variety of online tools including budget planning, self-guided courses, calculators and more.

Money Coaching

Please note, per the IRS, money coaching is subject to a fringe benefit tax.  What does that mean for you?  The program cost of $299 for up to the 90 days of money coaching is paid by King County. However, employees are responsible for taxes on this amount. The amount of taxes paid will depend on the employee’s W-4 form information. If you have questions about this taxable fringe benefit, please contact King County Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov.

How to sign-up for Money Coaching

Sign-up by phone

Call 1-888-874-7290 if you have questions or are ready to sign up for the Money Coach program. To schedule your first appointment, call and speak with My Secure Advantage's intake team, Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST. All subsequent appointments are coordinated directly with your Money Coach at the conclusion of each consultation. Money Coaches conduct consultations Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. PST.

Sign-up online

Visit the MSA website and click “get started” to open an account and enroll in Money Coach services, webinars, and more. When asked for your Employee ID, enter your PeopleSoft number.

Additional resources

Learn more about other finance-related benefits offered through King County.