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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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! (30-40 minutes)
(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. (45-50 minutes)
(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. (45-50 minutes)
(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. (45-50 minutes)
Presented by Great -West Retirement Services
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! (20-25 minutes)
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. (20-25 minutes)
Fundamentals of Investment Options - Are you curious about the Deferred Compensation or Defined Contribution investment options? Or are you already enrolled in both? Take advantage of our webinar and learn about the wide range of diversified and cost-effective investment choices. (15-20 minutes)
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! (15-20 minutes)
Investment Basics - Are you curious about stocks, bonds, cash equivalents? How do they work? Learn more about the essentials associated with each and the risk involved. Discover more during this interactive opportunity and enhance your investment knowledge. (15-20 minutes)
Back to topManaging 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. (20-25 minutes)
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. (20-25 minutes)
Retirement 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. (20-25 minutes)
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! (30-35 minutes)
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. (20-25 minutes)
Presented by Rocky Mountain Credit Union –Karleen Hansen
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. (20-25 minutes)
Credit Reports- How they affect you - A credit report will leave an impression over your lifetime; therefore it’s vital to understand what your score is and how it may influence you personally. Enhance your knowledge about the elements of a credit report and how to keep yours in good standing. (20-25 minutes)
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. (20-25 minutes)
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. (20-25 minutes)
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