MERS 457 Program Overview

This video will provide valuable information and insight on how the MERS 457 Supplemental Savings Program works.

Designing an Appealing and Affordable Benefits Package

Recruiting and retaining talent is a concern for many public sector employers, especially if budget constraints make it difficult to offer competitive pay. An attractive benefits package can make the difference, but only if employers understand and can communicate the value of it to employees. This session will look at how MERS employers can build an affordable and comprehensive retirement benefit, as well as how to make it appealing to both current and prospective employees.

Retirement Planning Considerations

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!

Investing Post-Retirement

When it comes to saving and investing for retirement, there are many questions to consider when it’s time to retire. This video 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.

Understanding Medicare and Choosing the Right Plan for Your Needs

In this video, a representative from the Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) explains how and when to enroll in Medicare, what expenses Medicare will and won’t cover, and why you should reevaluate your health care plan each year once you have enrolled. We also discuss some important updates from MERS and share how retirees can get help choosing the right health care plan from benefits counselors at Mercer Marketplace 365+ Retiree.

Insurance Considerations

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.

Social Security

Understanding the components of your retirement income is important and Social Security is a big factor to consider. Join Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Vonda VanTil as she discusses 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 video is for you.

Organizing Your Personal and Financial Records

Life is full of events that lead to many paper and electronic documents. The high volume often leaves people feeling so overwhelmed that they ignore their piles of ever-growing paper, making it hard to find what they need when they need it. During this video, we’ll discuss how to purge the paper you don’t need and organize the paper you keep. We’ll give you examples of files you should shred, recycle, and save.

Understanding Mortgages

Thinking about buying a new home or refinancing your existing mortgage loan? During this video, you’ll learn about the different types of mortgages and the costs associated with mortgage loans. We’ll provide you with steps you can take now to prepare for buying a house. Then, we’ll explore the benefits of refinancing to help you determine if and when it may be a good time for you to refinance.