Posted 10:19 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022
See below for webinar offerings from ETF.
JANUARY 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 presentation, 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, Jan 18, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Jan 26, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8291787039817584396
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, Jan 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8621984675289973004
Preparing for Your Retirement
Planning to retire in the next 1-10 years? Then this webinar is for you.
We’ll discuss:
- The money you and your employer have put towards your retirement account.
- How your retirement account grows through investments.
- When you can retire.
- Options for receiving your retirement benefit.
- Rules you must follow if you return to work after retiring.
- What happens to your account after you die.
- Changes to your health and life insurance in retirement.
Learn in a way that fits your schedule (workday or evening). Attend this presentation in a live webinar!
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2592441029449835020
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tue, Feb 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thu, Feb 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu, Mar 10, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FEBRUARY WEBINARS
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 presentation, 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
Wed, Feb 2, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Tue, Feb 15, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Thu, Feb, 17, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/5849661764047994636
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 presentation, 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, Feb 9, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wed, Feb 23, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Mon, Feb 28, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8634947918065141776
MARCH WEBINARS
Annuity Options
Choosing a WRS annuity option is one of the most important decisions you will face. This webinar will cover all of the WRS annuity options and help you understand them so that you can make an informed decision. We will also explain the important differences between a beneficiary and a named survivor.
Thu, Mar 10, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed, Mar 16, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tue, Mar 22, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Don’t forget about the February dates!
Mon, Feb 7, 2022 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Wed, Feb 16, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thu, Feb 24, 2022 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6609437492980238605
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 presentation, you will be able to:
- Define WRS effective rates and annuity adjustments.
- 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, Mar 8, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu, Mar 17, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wed, Mar 30, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3882971913329974283
There are still a few remaining January dates available but you must register with a different link (than above):
Wed, Jan 19, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mon, Jan 31, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3382179549751870476
WRS Retirement Benefit Calculations
Have you requested a retirement estimate? Thinking about it? In this presentation we’ll discuss how we calculate your retirement benefit.
By the end of this presentation, 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).
Wed, Mar 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mon, Mar 14, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue, Mar 29, 2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8987489829652547083
