Our Kansas Board of Regents 403(b) retirement plan providers, TIAA and VOYA, are offering several webinar learning opportunities in November. See below for registration details on upcoming webinars:
TIAA:
10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12: “How to get the most from your employee retirement plan” – Your workplace retirement plan is one of your most important employee benefits. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to take advantage of all your plan has to offer so you can save and invest with confidence and get the most from your money.
You’ll find out how to:
- Optimize your savings
- Optimize your savings
- Take advantage of advice
- Boost your financial smarts
11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24: “Planning and managing healthcare expenses” – Healthcare costs can really add up in retirement. That’s why it pays to be prepared. In this webinar, you’ll separate myth from reality when it comes to managing costs for a healthy financial future.
We’ll cover how you can:
- Medicare benefits — from what’s covered to what isn’t — and the options you have
- The realities of long-term care and how to prepare for the costs
- Health savings accounts and how they can help you save money
VOYA Financial:
11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10: “Healthcare in retirement” – Rising healthcare costs continues to be a concern. Planning for healthcare expenses in retirement is essential with today’s longer lifespans and gaps in Medicare and insurance coverage. This session will walk through cost issues and coverage options, stressing the value of a holistic retirement plan that factors in healthcare needs.
9 a.m./1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11 a.m./2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17: “Retirement income planning” – This session covers how to convert retirement savings into a steady income stream during retirement. It reviews various income sources, including Social Security, retirement accounts and personal savings, and provides tips on managing expenses and identifying potential income gaps. The seminar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to feel confident throughout their retirement years.
9 a.m./1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: “Unlocking your veteran’s benefits: A guide to financial and life planning” – As a veteran or military family, you have access to benefits that could play a meaningful role in your financial future. But their real power comes from pairing them with the right resources and planning strategies. Together, they create a strong financial foundation that supports your goals through every stage of life and retirement.
This seminar helps veterans and military families turn available benefits and resources into a powerful foundation for your financial goals and retirement plans. You’ll explore government and state benefits related to financial assistance, health care, education, housing, caregiving and survivor support — then how to put them to work.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand government and state benefits that may support your financial goals
- Create a complete financial picture by reviewing spending and savings habits
- Set financial goals and identify opportunities to grow retirement income
- Use planning tools to model different retirement scenarios
- Consider protection needs and resources for veterans, caregivers and surviving family members
