Posted 2:22 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2026
If you are curious to learn more about the Wisconsin Retirement System, consider attending a Webinar!
July 2026
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.
Wednesday, July 15, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 23, 11:00-11:30 a.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
Wednesday, July 8, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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.
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
Wednesday, August 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
For dates before and after July 2026:
Wednesday, June 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 9, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m.