Whether you're close to retirement, looking for ways to save your municipality money or much more, we have events to suit your needs.
Part 3: Managing & Monitoring Your Portfolio
Date: 7/31/2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue: City: Online
For: Webinar Quick Bites
Description: Wondering if your investments are on track to meet your goals? During this webinar, we'll walk through the resources MERS makes available to you, so that you may feel confident in your ability to align your investments with your retirement needs. You'll have the chance to ask questions and get answers to any questions you may have. Read More »
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Pizza & Planning - Healthcare in Retirement
Date: 8/7/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Kalamazoo Public Library City: Kalamazoo
For: Participant
Description: Healthcare costs are the one of the biggest expenses in retirement. Do you know your options? During this Pizza & Planning session, MERS staff will provide an overview of Medicare and the benefit options you'll have in retirement. We'll talk about the costs associated with Medicare and provide you with resources to help you get more information. We'll also highlight the MERS retiree healthcare exchange and talk about how you can use the MERS Health Care Savings Program in tandem to assist with premium costs. If you are nearing retirement and have questions about your healthcare options post-employment, mark your calendar to attend this event. Read More »
Understanding the Retiree Health Care Exchange
Date: 8/8/2018 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
For: Facebook Live
Description: During our Facebook Live event on Wednesday, August 8 at 2:00 PM ET, you will learn more about how a private health care exchange works and the insurance options available to both pre-65 and Medicare-eligible retirees. We will be joined by a Mercer benefits counselor who will address some frequently asked questions and answer live questions from viewers like you. Read More »
During our Facebook Live event on Wednesday, August 8 at 2:00 PM ET, you will learn more about how a private health care exchange works and the insurance options available to both pre-65 and Medicare-eligible retirees. We will be joined by a Mercer benefits counselor who will address some frequently asked questions and answer live questions from viewers like you.
Date: 8/8/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: City of Charlevoix City: Charlevoix
Morning Break with MERS
Date: 8/9/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Sturgis Enrichment Center City: Sturgis
For: Employer
Description: As your partner in providing retirement and other post-employment benefits, MERS wants to hear from our members. Please join your Regional Manager for a coffee and brief update on what's happening at MERS, followed by a roundtable discussion on the hot topics that are important to you and your peers. Read More »
Date: 8/9/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: City of Westland City: Westland
Date: 8/28/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: City of Bay City City: Bay City
Date: 8/28/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Date: 8/30/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: City of Cheyboygan City: Cheboygan
Date: 9/12/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Redford District Library City: Redford
MERS CEO Meeting
Date: 9/13/2018 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Venue: Midland City Hall City: Midland
For: MERS CEO Meeting
Description: At MERS we are committed to listening and working in cooperation with our membership. Please join MERS CEO Chris DeRose for a conversation about what's happening at MERS and how it affects you as a MERS member. This informal event is a great opportunity to provide your feedback on how we can better serve you. Read More »
MGFOA 2018 Fall Training Institute
Date: 9/16/2018 9:00 AM - 9/19/2018 5:00 PM
Venue: City:
For: MGFOA
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Date: 9/18/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Branch County City: Coldwater
Date: 9/19/2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: St. Ignace Public Library City: St. Ignace
Healthcare in Retirement
Date: 9/20/2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description: Healthcare costs are the one of the biggest expenses in retirement. Do you know your options? During this Quick Bite webinar, MERS staff will provide an overview of Medicare and the benefit options you'll have in retirement. We'll talk about the costs associated with Medicare and provide you with resources to help you get more information. We'll also highlight the MERS retiree healthcare exchange and talk about how you can use the MERS Health Care Savings Program in tandem to assist with premium costs. If you are nearing retirement and have questions about your healthcare options post-employment, mark your calendar to view this session. Read More »
Date: 9/25/2018 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Venue: Ontonagon County City: Ontonagon
Pizza & Planning - Defined Benefit Retirement Process with Social Security and Medicare
Date: 10/3/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Emmet County Road Commission City: Harbor Springs
Description: Are you within five years of retirement and have questions about the MERS Defined Benefit retirement process? Join us for this free Pizza & Planning as we review the steps you should take now to prepare for your retirement. We'll review the process of applying for retirement from MERS and some common questions people have as they retire. Additionally we'll provide some resources to help you better understand your Social Security and Medicare options. Read More »
MERS 72nd Annual Conference - 2018
Date: 10/4/2018 7:00 AM - 10/5/2018 5:00 PM
Venue: Amway Grand City: Grand Rapids
For: MERS Annual Conference
Description: Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI Read More »
Date: 10/9/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: City of Rogers City City: Rogers City
Part 4: Using Your Retirement Account
Date: 10/12/2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: When it comes to saving and investing for retirement, there are many questions to consider when it's time to retire. This session will offer concepts to address those very questions such as finding an appropriate retirement (decumulation) strategy, and figuring out how to make your money last throughout your retirement years. Read More »
Date: 10/17/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Sturgis Enrichment Center City: Centreville
Date: 10/18/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Ottawa County City: West Olive
Date: 10/18/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Bayliss Public Library City: Sault Ste. Marie
Date: 10/23/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Iosco County City: Tawas City
Date: 10/23/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Iosco County City: East Tawas
Venue: Allegan County City: Allegan
Social Security
Date: 11/5/2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description: Understanding the components of your retirement income is important and Social Security is a big factor to consider. Join MERS as we discuss hot topics such as eligibility, the process to apply and resources to help you navigate the system. If retirement is in your near future, this webinar is for you! Read More »
Date: 11/7/2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description: Are you within five years of retirement and have questions about the MERS Defined Benefit retirement process? Join us in an online webinar as we review the steps you should take now to prepare for your retirement. We'll review the process of applying for retirement from MERS and some common questions people have as they retire. Additionally we'll provide some resources to help you better understand your Social Security and Medicare options. Read More »
Date: 11/14/2018 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Venue: City of East Lansing City: East Lansing
Date: 11/14/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Saginaw County Governmental Center City: Saginaw
Date: 11/28/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: East Lansing Public Library City: East Lansing
Date: 11/29/2018 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: City of Mt. Pleasant City: Mt. Pleasant
Venue: Livingston County EMS City: Howell
Date: 11/29/2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Livingston County City: Howell
Date: 12/4/2018 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Venue: Village of Newberry City: Newberry
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