October WDC Webinars Raising Retirement Security Awareness

The Department of Employee Trust Funds is commemorating National Retirement Security Month in October by raising awareness of the importance of preparing and saving for retirement.

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Along with the Wisconsin Retirement System pension, a supplemental retirement savings plan, such as the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program, is just as important to growing your personal savings and achieving a comfortable and secure retirement from a financial point of view.

WDC will be hosting webinars this month on topics of interest to WDC attendees and non-attendees alike. (Note: All programs Central Time.)

30-minute webinars

Your journey to retirement

Learn the value and benefits of saving and investing for retirement through WDC. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 8, Tuesday, 10 am
October 9, Wednesday, 2 p.m
October 15, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m
October 17, Thursday, 1 p.m
October 22, Tuesday, 9 am
October 23, Wednesday, 9 am
October 24, Thursday, 2 p.m

Education for financial health

Learn how the financial choices you make now can impact how you live in the future, such as ways to help you take control of your finances, including steps to reduce debt and save for an emergency. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 8, Tuesday, 12:00 p.m
October 15, Tuesday, 3 p.m
October 17, Thursday, 10 am
October 23, Wednesday, 11 am

October 30, Wednesday, 11 a.m

Pension maximization (Pensioners)

Find out where your money can come from after you retire and whether you’ll have enough to live the retirement you envisioned. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 8, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m
October 22, Tuesday, 11 a.m
October 24, Thursday, 9 am

Retirement planning with WDC

What steps should you take to prepare for and enjoy your retirement? A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 10, Thursday, 1:00 p.m
October 15, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m
October 17, Thursday, 9 am
October 22, Tuesday, 10 am
October 22, Tuesday, 2 p.m
October 24, Thursday, 10 am

Women and investments

This webinar aims to give women more confidence in their financial future. Topics include the mindset and factors women face, creating a plan to help you achieve your goals, steps to success, and assessing retirement readiness. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 16, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m

October 31, Thursday, 10 am

One-hour webinars

social security

Intended for mid- and late-career employees, this webinar provides a look at when you can start collecting Social Security and the trade-offs between collecting early and late. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 9, Wednesday, 10 am

Healthcare and Medicare costs

Intended for late-career employees, this webinar covers topics about Medicare eligibility, enrollment, coverage, out-of-pocket expenses, and more. A financial planner with Empower and a local WDC retirement plan advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 10, Thursday, 10 am

Introduction to taxes

This webinar will cover different types of taxes, including basic filings and forms, mitigation strategies, and common errors and misconceptions. A financial planner with Empower and a local WDC retirement plan advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 16, Wednesday, 3 p.m

The Sandwich Generation

This webinar is aimed at the generation of adults responsible for caring for and supporting their dependent children, along with aging family members. A financial planner with Empower and a local WDC retirement plan advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 17, Thursday, 3 p.m

Estate planning

Geared toward all career levels, this session discusses end-of-life planning for individuals and families of all income levels. A financial planner with Empower and a local WDC retirement plan advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.

October 23, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m

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