Posted 4:03 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022
Learn more about the ETF Webinars to help you understand and prepare for retirement.
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.
Tue, June 7, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed, June 15, 2022 6:00 pm -6:30 pm
Thu, June 30, 2022 1:00 pm -1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8663209767750215180
Buying Service
You may increase your retirement benefit by buying service if you have worked for:
- Other government employers.
- The WRS and taken a separation benefit.
We will discuss:
- The types of service you can buy.
- How and when you can buy service.
- An online tool that lets you see how much buying service can increase your retirement benefit.
Wed, June 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tue, June 14, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, June 30, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8001580844759445003
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.
Wed, June 1, 2022, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mon, June 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, June 28, 2022, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3875115904739080976
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
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://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2592441029449835020
APRIL/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://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3452910036126511116
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.
Tue, April 26, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6609437492980238605
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!
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://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2004521169178462732
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 April date!
Thu, April 21, 2022, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3882971913329974283
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