Posted 9:31 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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August 2026
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
Wednesday, August 12, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
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
Tuesday, August 4, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 20, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
September 2026
Additional Contributions
Looking to increase your WRS retirement benefits? Learn how additional contributions work.
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
Wednesday, September 2, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 10, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 29, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
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 one-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
Tuesday, September 8, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Don't forget the July date!
Tuesday, July 28, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
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
Wednesday, September 9, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 17, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
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
Tuesday, September 1, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
For dates before and after September 2026:
Thursday, July 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 17, 11:00-12:00 p.m.