Author: Sara McIntyre

KPERS 457 is offering webinar learning opportunities in June. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars:

1 p.m. June 11: “Nearing Retirement“

Topics covered:

• KPERS 457 steps to consider before retirement
• Income replacement & income needs in retirement
• How to continue KPERS 457 benefits in retirement

2 p.m. June 17: “Achieving Financial Wellness“

Topics covered:

• Improving your financial life
• Setting financial goals
• Creating a budget
• Making debt payoff a priority
• Building a safety net
• Your saving goals
• What to do next

Noon June 23: “Retirement Readiness” – For folks who are a few years from retirement, or several, this discussion covers retirement income needs and sources, Social Security and Medicare, withdrawal strategies, long-term care, taxes in retirement, etc.

Justin Pierce, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings June 9-10. Meetings will be by appointment in 313 Rhatigan Student Center, Prairie Room.

Those interested can schedule a meeting with Justin. For questions, you can also contact Justin by email at justin.pierce@tiaa.org.

Our Kansas Board of Regents 403(b) retirement plan providers, TIAA and VOYA, are offering webinar learning opportunities in June. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars:

TIAA:

• 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10: Understand the factors to get you to your goal – For anyone starting to think seriously about when to retire, this webinar takes you through steps to deciding when the time is right, including estimating retirement expenses, closing any income gap and understanding key milestones that can impact your retirement finances.
• 10 a.m. Thursday, June 25: Identity theft: Safeguarding your finances – Identity theft is a danger for each and every one of us — almost on a daily basis. Whether it’s an email or text that sounds enticing, a suspicious phone call or a social media post with an urgent request from a supposed “friend,” someone may be trying to steal your identity for financial gain.

VOYA Financial:

• 10 a.m./1 p.m. Tuesday, June 9: Envision and plan for your best retirement – Discover how to have the right strategy to help you prepare for the retirement you envision. 
• 9 a.m./1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23: Retirement goals over 40 – This session will cover setting and assessing where you are with your retirement goals and planning for your income in retirement.

KPERS 457 is offering webinar learning opportunities in May. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars:

10 a.m. May 28: “Get ON TARGET for Retirement” – Let your retirement plan advisor take off your blindfold and help you improve your aim. They can’t guarantee a bullseye, but your local RPA can help you point your deferred compensation dart in the right direction.

Our Kansas Board of Regents 403(b) retirement plan providers, TIAA and VOYA, are offering webinar learning opportunities in May. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars:

VOYA Financial:

• Noon/3 p.m. Thursday, May 28: Retirement goals under 40 – Think about your future. Some things may seem far away, like retirement, but the sooner you start the better. Learn how you can create a plan to help achieve your goals.

KPERS 457 is offering several webinar learning opportunities in May. See below for registration details:

1 p.m. May 21: “Benefits of Enrolling“

Topics covered:

• Why saving matters to you
• How saving in your KPERS 457 plan works
• Ways to save more and how to get help

10 a.m. May 28: “Get ON TARGET for Retirement“

Let your retirement plan advisor take off your blindfold and help you improve your aim. They can’t guarantee a bullseye, but your local RPA can help you point your deferred compensation dart in the right direction.

Our Kansas Board of Regents 403(b) retirement plan providers, TIAA and VOYA, are offering several webinar learning opportunities in May. See below for registration details:

TIAA:

• Noon Tuesday, May 19: Finance for New Grads – Build smart money habits early. Learn to budget wisely, manage benefits and plan for long-term success.

VOYA Financial:

• Noon/3 p.m. Thursday, May 28: Retirement goals under 40 – Think about your future. Some things may seem far away, like retirement, but the sooner you start the better. Learn how you can create a plan to help achieve your goals.

Our Kansas Board of Regents 403(b) retirement plan providers, TIAA and VOYA, are offering several webinar learning opportunities in May. See below for registration details:

VOYA Financial:

• 10 a.m./2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: Retirement goals under 40 – Think about your future. Some things may seem far away, like retirement, but the sooner you start the better. Learn how you can create a plan to help achieve your goals.
• Noon/3 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: Personal finances – Discover how to organize and manage your personal finances, including key topics like budgeting, emergency funds, debt management and investing basics.

KPERS 457 is offering several webinar learning opportunities in May. See below for registration details:

11 a.m. May 13: “Achieving Financial Wellness“

Topics covered:

• Gain control over your day-to-day and monthly finances
• Stay on track to meet your goals
• Manage unexpected expenses
• Make choices that allow you to enjoy life

1 p.m. May 21: “Benefits of Enrolling“

Topics covered:

• Why saving matters to you
• How saving in your KPERS 457 plan works
• Ways to save more and how to get help

10 a.m. May 28: “Get ON TARGET for Retirement“

Let your retirement plan advisor take off your blindfold and help you improve your aim. They can’t guarantee a bullseye, but your local RPA can help you point your deferred compensation dart in the right direction.

Our Kansas Board of Regents 403(b) retirement plan providers, TIAA and VOYA, are offering several webinar learning opportunities in May. See below for registration details:

TIAA:

• 11 a.m. Thursday, May 7: Money Psychology: Beyond the Numbers – Explore how emotions and habits shape money choices—and how to align them with your goals.
• Noon Tuesday, May 19: Finance for New Grads – Build smart money habits early. Learn to budget wisely, manage benefits and plan for long-term success.

VOYA Financial:

• 10 a.m./2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: Retirement goals under 40 – Think about your future. Some things may seem far away, like retirement, but the sooner you start the better. Learn how you can create a plan to help achieve your goals.
• Noon/3 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: Personal finances – Discover how to organize and manage your personal finances, including key topics like budgeting, emergency funds, debt management and investing basics.
• Noon/3 p.m. Thursday, May 28: Retirement goals under 40 – Think about your future. Some things may seem far away, like retirement, but the sooner you start the better. Learn how you can create a plan to help achieve your goals.