Whether you're close to retirement, looking for ways to save your municipality money or much more, we have events to suit your needs.
Webinar - Planning for the Unexpected...
Date: 3/21/2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Venue: Quick Bite Webinar City: Online
Description: Personal finance experts tell us that ideally, we should have 3-9 months' worth of expenses saved in an emergency fund. It's also recommended that we save for retirement, so we can replace 80% of our pre-retirement income. For most of us, there is only so much money to go around. During this webinar, we'll explore different savings options and strategies to help you plan for the unexpected, while still saving for retirement. Read More »
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Webinar - Defined Benefit Retirement Process
Date: 5/14/2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: Are you within five years of retirement and have questions about the MERS Defined Benefit retirement process? Join us for an online webinar as we review the steps you should take now to prepare for your retirement. We'll walk you through the process of applying for retirement from MERS and some common questions people have as they retire. We'll also discuss the options you have to receive your benefit upon retirement and give you the information you'll need in the last few years leading up to retirement. Read More »
Webinar - Health Care in Retirement
Date: 6/26/2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description: Health care costs are one of the biggest expenses in retirement. Do you know your options? During this Quick Bite webinar, we 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 Health Care 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 health care options post-employment, mark your calendar to view this session. Read More »
Webinar - Basics of Investing (Part 1 of 3)
Date: 7/25/2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: You don't have to be a stock market wiz to put an investment strategy in place. This webinar will explain investing concepts in plain English and provide practical ways to help you invest with confidence. Read More »
Webinar - Making Your Money Work for You (Part 2 of 3)
Date: 8/8/2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description: When it comes to saving and investing for retirement, there are many questions to consider. How much should you save and how should those savings be invested? Should your strategy change as your life circumstances change? What is your risk tolerance level when investing? This session will address those very questions as well as help you better understand some concepts such as riding out market volatility and determining an asset allocation that meets your needs. If you have at least five more working years ahead of you, you'll find the information offered in this webinar important and useful when developing or modifying your retirement savings strategy. Read More »
Webinar - Managing & Monitoring Your Portfolio (Part 3 of 3)
Date: 9/17/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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, like what to look for in your quarterly statements and the investment fund sheets as well as how to make investment changes in your myMERS account. These resources may help you feel confident in your ability to align your investments with your retirement needs. Read More »
Webinar - Social Security
Date: 11/6/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 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 »
Webinar - Debt Management Strategies
Date: 12/12/2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description: Ever felt trapped by your growing amount of debt? It can accumulate fast and leave you in a deep finance hole. By understanding the categories of debt such as "good" versus "bad", you can learn how to put a repayment strategy in place. Read More »
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