Posted 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022

Winter Webinar Opportunities through Employee Trust Funds.

JANUARY WEBINARS

How to Retire – Attention: Teachers

Are you a teacher who has to decide if you are ready to retire or if you want to continue working next year? In this webinar, we will talk about how to request your retirement estimate/application, what to do with it once you have received it, and how to complete it.

*** You do not have to retire just because you request a retirement estimate/application. Upon eligibility, you may request a retirement estimate/application once every 12 months. You may request it for ‘informational purposes only’ if you are not quite ready to retire.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Apply for and receive a Retirement Benefit Estimates and Application (ET-4301).
• Navigate the sections of the retirement application.
• Complete an accurate retirement application and avoid mistakes that would cause your application to be voided and returned.
• Submit completed retirement application to ETF.

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu, Jan 26, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Jan 31, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3522523421258855949

How to Use ETF’s Online Retirement Calculator

Curious about how much money you will get during retirement? Our most-used online tool, the retirement calculator, lets you see how much money you may get in the future.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Find information on your Statement of Benefits used for calculations.
• Enter information into the WRS Retirement Benefits Calculator.
• See an unofficial estimate of your WRS Retirement Benefits online.

Thu, Jan 12, 2023, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tue, Jan 24, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8765135599982874893

Newly Retired? What to Expect

When you first retire, you may experience several changes.

We will help prepare you for some of these changes by discussing the following:

• Explain your annuity payment and why it may change.
• Identify mailings you will receive during retirement.
• Be aware of life changes during retirement that may affect your benefits.

Tue, Jan 10, 2023, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Jan 25, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/253466444671405323

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, Jan 5, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Feb 7, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu, Feb 23, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Mar 7, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed, Mar 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7817059707818435598

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER WEBINARS

Additional Contributions

Looking to increase your WRS retirement? Learn how Additional Contributions can increase your WRS retirement benefit.

By the end of this webinar, 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.

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fri, Dec 2, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue, Dec 6, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5926226262307348495

Choosing When to Retire

Did you know that when you retire can change how much money you get in retirement? We'll discuss how retiring throughout the year can change your retirement benefit. We'll also answer one of the most common questions we receive: "Should I retire in December or January?"

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Define Wisconsin Retirement System termination date and WRS benefit effective date.
• Research and prepare to choose a benefit effective date.
• Choose a benefit effective date to receive your best benefit.
• Find resources to help you choose a benefit effective date.

Wed, Nov 30, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu, Dec 1, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 6, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Dec 15, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7923033936348758287

Variable Fund

Does putting money in the Variable Fund make sense for you? You and your employer put money in to your WRS account to save for your future. The money in your account is then invested to increase your savings. By default, your money goes into the Core Fund, but you can choose to put half your money into the Variable Fund.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Define Variable Trust Fund and explain how it works.
• Analyze how the Variable Fund can affect your retirement benefit.
• Elect to join or cancel the Variable Fund.

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed, Dec 7, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu, Dec 15, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5069858436874735372

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, Dec 1, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue, Dec 13, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2592441029449835020