Posted 11:41 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2022
ETF Learning Opportunity/Update - May 2022 Webinars
MAY WEBINARS
Additional Contributions
Looking to increase your WRS retirement? Learn how Additional Contributions can increase your WRS retirement benefit.
By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
- Define Additional Contributions.
- Identify how Additional Contributions increase your retirement fund.
- Arrange to make Additional Contributions to your WRS account(s).
- Find and use ETF resources to calculate your Additional Contribution amount.
Wed, May 4, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Tue, May 10, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thu, May 26, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3452910036126511116
WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments
Each year you may see changes to the amount of your retirement payment. We’ll discuss why and how these changes happen.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Define WRS effective rate and annuity adjustment.
- Explain how the Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund effective rates are calculated.
- Explain how the Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund annuity adjustments are calculated.
Tue, May 10, 2022, 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Thu, May 19, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wed, May 25, 2022, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Don’t forget about the remaining March and April dates!
Wed, Mar 30, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed, April 6, 2022, 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Mon, April 11, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Thu, April 21, 2022, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3882971913329974283
Understanding Your Statement of Benefits
Your annual Statement of Benefits shows you the current state of your WRS account. Not sure about something on your statement? Watch this webinar with your statement in hand. We’ll walk you through each section.
By the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the Statement of Benefits (ET-7365).
- Analyze the sections of your Statement of Benefits.
- Interpret your retirement benefit calculations.
- Find resources for more information
Tue, May 3, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, May 11, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Don’t forget about the remaining April dates!
Tue, April 12, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, April 20, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Thu, April 28, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2004521169178462732
Preparing for Your Retirement
Planning to retire in the next 5 years? Then this webinar is for you. Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Explain how the WRS retirement benefit works.
- Recognize eligibility and prepare to apply for benefits.
- Identify the different types of annuity options.
- Prepare for health and life insurance changes in retirement.
- Find additional resources
Thu, April 14, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tue, April 26, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thu, May 12, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wed, May 25, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wed, June 15, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tue, June 28, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2592441029449835020
MARCH/APRIL WEBINARS
Annuity Options
When you get your retirement estimate, you’ll see that there are many options for receiving your retirement benefit. You can choose to receive the payment for your life or extend it beyond your life to your loved ones. The choice is yours. We’ll discuss how each option impacts the size of your payment and affects your loved ones.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Define and explain annuity, annuitant, beneficiary and named survivor.
- Compare the different annuity options.
- Find resources with more information.
- Identify the next steps for you to choose an annuity option.
Mon, April 4, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Wed, April 13, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Tue, April 26, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Don’t forget about the March date!
Tue, March 22, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6609437492980238605
WRS Retirement Benefit Calculation Methods
Have you requested a retirement estimate? Thinking about it? In this presentation we’ll discuss how we calculate your retirement benefit.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Explain the individual components of the two retirement benefit calculation methods.
- Describe what affects your WRS retirement benefit for each type of calculation (money purchase and formula).
Tue, March 29, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8987489829652547083
