Posted 9:27 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2024
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JULY WEBINARS
Beneficiary Designations – What Happens to My Account When I Die?
Death is never easy to talk about, but it’s important to know what happens to your WRS account when you pass away. You can make sure ETF knows who you want to receive your WRS assets upon your death by keeping your beneficiary designation up-to-date.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Define beneficiary and standard sequence.
- Explain the importance of a beneficiary form.
- Identify who or what could be a beneficiary.
- Select the appropriate beneficiary form.
- Update your beneficiary. (Note that major life events such as marriage or divorce do not automatically change a beneficiary designation.)
Tue, Jul 9, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Jul 25, 2024 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7948584401095492187
WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees
Are you a new employee or someone who still has at least 5 years to go before you can retire? It's never too early to start planning for a secure retirement. Learn how to maximize your WRS benefits.
By the end of this 1-hour webinar, you will be able to:
- Appreciate the benefits of the Wisconsin Retirement System.
- Designate a beneficiary or several beneficiaries.
- Join or cancel the Variable Fund.
- Use additional contributions to supplement your savings for retirement.
Tue, Jul 16, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 31, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/4226656177213482585
AUGUST 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.
Thu, Aug 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Aug 14, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/446649550880185948
How to Use ETF’s Online Retirement Calculator
Curious about how much money you’ll 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.
Tue, Aug 6, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Aug 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6221499024727281246
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.
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed, Jul 10, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu, Jul 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Aug 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wed, Aug 21, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu, Sep 12, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2203176546143510361
