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SUMMARY:Preparing for Retirement - Popular Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive session is recommended for employees within 5-10 years of retirement and covers the different retirement planning solutions available and the implications of the decisions employees make as they approach retirement. The session covers: \n\nThe sources of retirement income available to public school employees including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)\, Social Security\, and personal savings.\nThe various annuity options available from the Wisconsin Retirement System.\nRetirement timeline (including eligibility dates and requirements for WRS withdrawals\, health insurance\, etc.\nPersonal savings withdrawal issues and tax implications.\nCommon roadblocks to successful retirement planning.\nA pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.\nTools and solutions to help employees reach their retirement goals.\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 8from 12-1:15pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/preparing-for-retirement-popular-seminar-5/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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SUMMARY:Retirement Planning
DESCRIPTION:Retirement Planning \nWisconsin public school employees approaching retirement typically have questions about what they need to do to prepare. This information is appropriate for those within 10+ years of retirement and will provide: \n\nAn overview of the sources of retirement income available to public school employees\, including the Wisconsin Retirement System\, Social Security\, and personal savings.\nInformation on how to determine your retirement income needs.\nAn understanding of common roadblocks to successful retirement planning.\nA pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.\nTools and solutions for achieving retirement goals.\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 22 from 12-1:15pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/retirement-planning-6/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000
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SUMMARY:Get on Track to Financial Security
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is designed to teach employees of all ages the basics of investing and retirement planning. In this session we provide information about how to achieve long-term financial goals. You will also: \n\nDetermine your retirement income needs.\nLearn what retirement income sources are available to you.\nLearn the importance of reducing product fees and tips about how to make your money work harder for you.\nLearn about the advantages of different savings options (Roth IRA\, Traditional IRA\, TSA\, or 403(b)\, and deferred compensation.\nLearn how to properly diversify your investment dollars.\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 29 from 12-1:150pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/get-on-track-to-financial-security-4/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T170000
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SUMMARY:Budgeting and Saving Basics
DESCRIPTION:Having a budget is a key component of any financial plan. You can’t have a plan without a clear understanding of what money is coming in\, what is going out\, and where it is going. Developing a budget can empower you to take control of your finances. We discuss: \n\nThe benefits of a written budget and how to create one.\nHow to evaluate your income and read your pay stub.\nHow to categorize and reduce your expenses.\nHow to avoid common financial mistakes.\nThe importance of paying yourself first and how it can improve your financial future.\nThe value of employee benefits and how to use them.\nTips for managing debt.\nHow saving for the future is possible—and necessary.\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 29 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be on the main level.  Please use the link below to register as space is limited. \nRegistration: https://calendly.com/bsloma-weabenefits/budgeting-saving-basics-9-29-26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/budgeting-and-saving-basics-3/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T170000
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SUMMARY:Get on Track to Financial Security
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is designed to teach employees of all ages the basics of investing and retirement planning. In this session we provide information about how to achieve long-term financial goals. You will also: \n\nDetermine your retirement income needs.\nLearn what retirement income sources are available to you.\nLearn about the advantages of different savings options (403(b)’s and IRA’s\, pre-tax vs. after-tax (Roth) contributions)\nUnderstand the importance of reducing product fees and tips about how to make your money work harder for you through compounding and dollar-cost averaging.\nLearn how to properly diversify your investment dollars.\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, October 29 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be on the main level.  Registration is required as space is limited\, please use the link below. \nRegistration: https://calendly.com/bsloma-weabenefits/get-on-track-to-financial-security-10-29-26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/get-on-track-to-financial-security-5/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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SUMMARY:Don’t Panic Over Market Volatility
DESCRIPTION:Equipping yourself with an understanding of market volatility is vital. It is important to remember that volatility is a normal aspect of investing. Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your investment strategy. You will learn: \n\nImportant terms/definitions to remember when exploring the market.\nThe different common investment strategies.\nHistorical trends of the high and low points of the market.\nThe importance of diversification in your investments.\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, November 19 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be on the lower level.  Registration is required\, please use the link below. \nRegistration: https://calendly.com/bsloma-weabenefits/don-t-panic-over-market-volatility-11-19-26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/dont-panic-over-market-volatility-2/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T170000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Wisconsin Retirement System (Your State Pension)
DESCRIPTION:The WRS\, the state pension plan\, will be a source of retirement income for most Wisconsin public school employees. Understanding this benefit will help public school employees better plan for their futures. Learn to: \n\nRead/interpret your pension statement.\nDifferentiate between the Core and Variable accounts.\nEstimate your WRS pension benefit.\nCompare the different annuity options.\nPurchase forfeited service.\nDetermine whether you will have a retirement income gap.\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, December 17 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be on the main level.  Registration is required\, please use the link below. \nRegistration: https://calendly.com/bsloma-weabenefits/understanding-wrs-your-state-pension-12-17-26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/understanding-the-wisconsin-retirement-system-your-state-pension/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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