WRS Webinars Offered in February & March

ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit our webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions.

Annuity Options
When you get your retirement estimate, you’ll see that there are many options for receiving your retirement benefit. You can choose to receive the payment for your life or extend it beyond your life to your loved ones. The choice is yours. We’ll discuss how each option impacts the size of your payment and affects your loved ones.

  • Wed, Mar 3, 2021 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Fri, Mar 5, 2021 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thu, Mar 11, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Wed, Mar 31, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2336760589469013771

Newly Retired? What to Expect
When you first retire you may experience several changes.  We’ll help prepare you for some of these changes by discussing:

  1. When and how to change your retirement benefit payment option.
  2. When you’ll receive tax information.
  3. What mailings you will receive.
  4. Why your monthly payment may change.
  5. Rules you must follow if you return to work for a position under the WRS.
  • Thu, Mar 4, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Thu, Mar 11, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Fri, Mar 19, 2021 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Wed, Mar 24, 2021 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/1011260839278647310

WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments
Each year you may see changes to the amount of your retirement payment. We’ll discuss why and how these changes happen.  By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

  1. Define WRS effective rate and annuity adjustment.
  2. Explain how the Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund effective rates are calculated.
  3. Explain how the Core Trust Fund and Variable Trust Fund annuity adjustments are calculated.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thu, Mar 4, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Wed, Mar 10, 2021 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thu, Mar 18, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wed, Mar 31, 2021 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6452814252490226444

WRS Retirement Benefit Calculation Methods
Have you requested a retirement estimate? Thinking about it? In this webinar, we’ll discuss how we calculate your retirement benefit.

  • Mon, Mar 1, 2021 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Tue, Mar 9, 2021 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Thu, Mar 18, 2021 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Mon, Mar 22, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3851065177847728398

Preparing for Your Retirement
Planning to retire in the next 1-10 years? Then this webinar is for you. We’ll discuss:

  1. The money you and your employer have put towards your retirement account.
  2. How your retirement account grows through investments.
  3. When you can retire.
  4. Options for receiving your retirement benefit.
  5. Rules you must follow if you return to work after retiring.
  6. What happens to your account after you die.
  7. Changes to your health and life insurance in retirement.

Learn in a way that fits your schedule. Attend this presentation in a live webinar!

  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Fri, Mar 12, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Thu, Mar 25, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thu, Apr 8, 2021 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Wed, Apr 21, 2021 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2062561071726664450


Additional Contributions
Looking to increase your WRS retirement? Learn how Additional Contributions can increase your WRS retirement benefit. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

  1. Define Additional Contributions.
  2. Identify how Additional Contributions increase your retirement fund.
  3. Arrange to make Additional Contributions to your WRS account(s).
  4. Find and use ETF resources to calculate your Additional Contribution amount.
  • Fri, Feb 26, 2021 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2366304466240366864

Beneficiary Designations – What Happens to My Account When I Die?
Death is never easy to talk about, but it’s important to know where your money is going. We’ll discuss:

  1. How to update your account so your loved ones may receive money after your death.
  2. Important times to make sure your account is up to date.
  3. What happens if you forget to update your account.
  4. How to check who you currently have on file.
  • Mon, Feb 22, 2021 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/9013962762161514253

Overview of the WRS
Are you new to the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)? We’ll let you know what to expect. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

  1. Identify and explain the elements of the Wisconsin Retirement System.
  2. Explain how the WRS pension works.
  3. Identify benefits available through the WRS.
  4. Find resources for more information.
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2021 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

To register, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4616515485623567888

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