Education Calendar
MPERA provides informative workshops for its members who are either new to the workforce, seeking ways to supplement their retirement and/or ready to retire after years of hard work.
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| March Webinars |
Presented by MPERA
(PERS) New Employee - Plan Election - It's never too early to plan your future. This seminar will provide you with an overview of the retirement plan options available to you. Plan for your future today!
(PERS) Defined Benefit - Steps to Retirement - Are you a (PERS) Defined Benefit member who is ready to retire within the next 5 years? If so, attend our Steps to Retirement presentation to get information you need to make fully informed decisions about; preparing for retirement, retirement eligibility, purchasing service credit, and the retirement process.
(GWPORS)-Steps to Retirement - Are you a Game Wardens and Peace Officers Retirement System member who is ready to retire within the next 5 years? If so, attend our GWPORS-Steps to Retirement presentation to get information you need to make fully informed decisions about; preparing for retirement, retirement eligibility, purchasing service credit, and the retirement process.
(SRS) Steps to Retirement - Are you a Sheriffs Retirement System member who is ready to retire within the next 5 years? If so, attend our SRS-Steps to Retirement presentation to get information you need to make fully informed decisions about; preparing for retirement, retirement eligibility, purchasing service credit, and the retirement process.
Presented by Great -West Retirement Services
Retirement Planning- Action Plan for Baby Boomers - This seminar is an action plan for "baby boomers" that are ready for some financial freedom during retirement. It will provide you with the "steps to prepare" for retirement. This seminar will cover topics such as; retirement planning, social security benefits and much more.
Building an Investment Strategy for your Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plans - Are you ready to manage your account and build on those investments? This seminar will provide you with the tools to take charge and manage your account for your future! The tools explored are; creating a retirement savings goal, allocating investments among the asset classes, diversifying investment options within each asset class and reviewing your portfolio periodically. Manage your account for your future!
Managing Market Volatility - Market volatility is a fear that all investors feel as Wall Street fluctuates. If you are a participant in the Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or the Defined Contribution plan, this seminar is for you. The seminar will help you develop a plan to manage risk.
Back to topRetirement Planning- Action Plan for Millennial's - Congrats, you got the position you were seeking, the next step is planning for retirement! Why now, you ask? Every 3000 miles or 3 months you change the oil in your car, why? We plan to change our oil to avoid the cost of a new engine, so why not plan to retire comfortably? It's never too early to start planning and this seminar will provide you the tools to build your retirement.
Increasing Contributions to Your Deferred Compensation 457(b) Account - Are you ready to increase your contribution and manage your account for the future? This seminar explores the vital steps towards building your Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan and taking the first step in developing your account for your future!
Exploring Your Distribution Options for Your Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation 457(b) Accounts - Exploring the possibility of withdrawing your account? Whether you are moving on to a new position or severing employment, these decisions are important and require some planning. Within this seminar, you will discover; options available, tax consequences and benefits of maintaining your money in a tax-deferred investment.
Tax benefits of participating in a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan? - Exploring the possibility of joining a deferred compensation plan and supplementing your pension? This seminar will analyze the tax benefits of participation, including before-tax contributions, tax-deferred growth and the saver's tax credit.
Retirement Planning- Action Plan for Women - With all of the gains women have made - especially in the workplace - it might seem like a step backward to ask whether saving for retirement is different for women than for men. But what are the facts? Are women at a disadvantage when it comes to planning and saving for retirement? And how do their relationships affect their retirement planning? Are you an equal partner in your financial decisions?
Supplementing your Retirement: the State of Montana's Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan - Many of us envision retirement as a reward for years of dedication and hard work, but did you know that experts predict you will need to replace at least 77%-94% of your pre-retirement income? The state of Montana Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan can help you reach your retirement goal. It's easy. You can enroll for as little as $10/month and your contributions are made pre-tax through payroll deductions. Plan for your future today!
Presented by Rocky Mountain Credit Union –Karleen Hansen
Financial Check Up: How’s Your Financial Wellness? - How finances affect your mental and physical health/ the ways finances affect your job and ideas on how to become financially fit.
Don’t be a Victim - Fighting Back Against Identity Theft - What is identity theft? How does it happen? Deter Detect, Defend and where to go for help.
Building a Budget Blueprint: Benefits and consequences of a budgeting worksheet and tips to decrease spending
5 Ways to Improve your Finances: Best use of your savings and checking accounts with budgeting made easy. Learn how to manage your credit cards by reducing loan payments and consolidating your debt.
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