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ETF Learning Opportunity/Update - August 2022 Webinars

Posted 10:38 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2022

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ETF Webinar Opportunities

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.

Tue, Aug 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu, Aug 11, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue, Aug 30, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/9049718892596506635

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.

Wed, Aug 3, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tue, Aug 16, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Aug 25, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3307910842676064271

WRS Retirement Benefit Calculations

Have you requested a retirement estimate? Thinking about it? In this webinar, 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, Aug 9, 2022, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Aug 25, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Aug 31, 2022, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3088936504935039758

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, June 28, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed, July 13, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu, July 28, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Aug 9, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wed, Aug 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu, Sept 8, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed, Sept 21, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Oct 4, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu, Oct 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wed, Nov 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu, Nov 17, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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


JUNE 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, 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:

      - Taken a separation benefit from the WRS.
OR
      - Worked for another government employer.

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

  • Identify if you are eligible to purchase service.
  • Define the different types of service that may be purchased.
  • Explain how purchasing service increases your benefit.
  • Take steps to purchase service.
  • Find resources for more information.

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.

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


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 where your money is going. Learn what happens to your WRS account when you pass away, why it’s important to designate a beneficiary and the importance of keeping your account 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.

Tue, July 12, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed, July 20, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu, July 28, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/1235712954144225294

Newly Retired? What to Expect

When you first retire, you may experience several changes.

We'll 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.

Thu, July 14, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Tue, July 19, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Wed, July 27, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3312566174199303180

Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System

Are you new to the Wisconsin Retirement System? We’ll let you know what to expect.

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

  • Identify and explain the elements of the Wisconsin Retirement System.
  • Explain how the WRS pension works.
  • Identify benefits available through the WRS.
  • Find resources for more information.

Tue, July 12, 2022, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, July 21, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed, July 27, 2022, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3399334134305369869


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