Upcoming Quick Bite Webinars
Debt Management Strategies
Online
When: 06/08/2021 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ever felt trapped by your growing amount of debt? It can accumulate fast and leave you in a deep financial hole. By understanding the categories of debt such as “good” versus “bad”, you can learn how to put a repayment strategy in place.
View / RegisterInsurance Considerations
Online
When: 07/13/2021 - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
The types of insurance you need can depend upon your age, assets and dependents. However, each person’s situation is unique. During the webinar, an insurance expert will walk through the various types of insurances available such as health, automobile, mortgage and life and the purpose of each. They will discuss which insurances make sense based on lifestyle and other circumstances. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of the best options to help protect you, your loved ones and your valuable possessions.
View / RegisterPlanning for End of Life Care
Online
When: 08/17/2021 - 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
It’s not a subject we like to think about, but the fact is, by defining your end of life care wishes, you are making an already difficult time more manageable for your loved ones. During this webinar, we’ll discuss important considerations for creating your end of life care directive and talk about ways you can ensure these wishes are followed by your provider and/or caregivers.
View / RegisterHealth Care in Retirement Considerations
Online
When: 09/15/2021 - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Health care costs are one of the biggest expenses in retirement. Do you know your options? During this 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.
View / RegisterFinancial Strategies to Plan for Health Care in Retirement
Online
When: 10/19/2021 - 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
You probably know that you need to save for health care expenses in retirement. But between paying bills, saving for current goals and funding your retirement, it can sound overwhelming to add another action item to your financial plate. During this session, we’ll cover ways that you can start to plan for retiree health care without breaking your budget. By understating investment strategies and other savings vehicles that are available, as well as getting some important planning tips, you can be on your way building an retiree health care fund in no time.
View / RegisterRetirement Planning Considerations
Online
When: 11/10/2021 - 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Are you taking the right steps to complete your ideal retirement picture? Spending your golden years doing fun things like golfing or traveling sounds great, doesn’t it? Being prepared for the other expenses you will face in retirement can help you keep those dreams alive! Join MERS in this session as we show you how putting the right savings plans in place today can prepare you for tomorrow. We will discuss: The benefits of investing and how you can make your money work for you, Strategies to save more, Social Security and healthcare considerations, and Retirement tools for success.
View / RegisterInvesting Post-Retirement
Online
When: 12/02/2021 - 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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 help you understand each of your various retirement accounts and build an appropriate retirement withdrawal strategy to make your money last throughout your retirement years.
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