The Department of Employee Trust Funds commemorates the National Retirement Security Month this October by raising awareness of the importance of preparing and saving for retirement life.
Along with your Wisconsin Retirement System pension, a supplemental retirement savings plan like the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) is equally important for you to grow your personal savings and attain a financially comfortable and secure retirement.
The WDC will host webinars this month on topics of interest for both WDC participants and nonparticipants. (Note: All schedules at Central Time.)
30-minute Webinars
Your Journey to Retirement
Learn the value and the benefits of saving and investing for your retirement through the WDC. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.
- Oct. 8, Tuesday, 10 a.m.
- Oct. 9, Wednesday, 2 p.m.
- Oct. 15, Tuesday, 12 noon
- Oct. 17, Thursday, 1 p.m.
- Oct. 22, Tuesday, 9 a.m.
- Oct. 23, Wednesday, 9 a.m.
- Oct. 24, Thursday, 2 p.m.
Financial Wellness Education
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 for debt reduction, and saving for an emergency. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.
- Oct. 8, Tuesday, 12 noon
- Oct. 15, Tuesday, 3 p.m.
- Oct. 17, Thursday, 10 a.m.
- Oct. 23, Wednesday, 11 a.m.
- Oct. 30, Wednesday, 11 a.m.
Maximizing Your Retirement (Retirees)
Learn where your money can come from after you retire and if you'll have enough to live the retirement you imagined. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.
- Oct. 8, Tuesday, 1 p.m.
- Oct. 22, Tuesday, 11 a.m.
- Oct. 24, Thursday, 9 a.m.
Retirement Planning with the WDC
What steps do you need to take to get ready for and enjoy your retirement? A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.
- Oct. 10, Thursday, 1 p.m.
- Oct. 15, Tuesday, 1 p.m.
- Oct. 17, Thursday, 9 a.m.
- Oct. 22, Tuesday, 10 a.m.
- Oct. 22, Tuesday, 2 p.m.
- Oct. 24, Thursday, 10 a.m.
Women and Investing
This webinar aims for women to be more confident about their financial future. Topics include the mindset and factors women face, coming up with a plan to help reach your goals, steps to success, and retirement readiness review. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.
- Oct. 16, Wednesday, 1 p.m.
- Oct. 31, Thursday, 10 a.m.
One-hour Webinars
Social Security
Geared for mid- and late-career employees, this webinar provides a look at when you can start collecting Social Security and the tradeoffs of collecting early versus delaying. A local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.
Oct. 9, Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Healthcare Costs and Medicare
Geared 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.
Oct. 10, Thursday, 10 a.m.
Introduction to Taxes
This webinar will cover different types of taxes, including basic tax fillings and forms, minimization 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.
Oct. 16, Wednesday, 3 p.m.
The Sandwich Generation
This webinar is for the generation of adults responsible for the care and support of their dependent children along with elderly family members. A Financial Planner with Empower and a local WDC Retirement Plan Advisor will be available to answer questions and provide additional resources.
Oct. 17, Thursday, 3 p.m.
Estate Planning
Geared for 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.
Oct. 23, Wednesday, 12 noon