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Interactive ETF webinars offered in Jan. and Feb.

ETF offers live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of WRS benefits. Below is a list of topics being offered in January and February of next year.

January 2025

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. Learn what happens to your WRS account when you pass away, why it’s important to designate a beneficiary and the importance of keeping your account up to date.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Define beneficiary and standard sequence
  • Explain the importance of a beneficiary form
  • Identify who or what could be a beneficiary
  • Select the appropriate beneficiary form
  • Update your beneficiary

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1:00-1:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2964416832616357976

WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees

Are you a new employee or someone who still has at least 5 years to go before you can retire? It’s never too early to start planning for a secure retirement. Learn how to maximize your WRS benefits.

By the end of this 1-hour webinar, you will be able to:

  • Appreciate the benefits of the Wisconsin Retirement System
  • Designate a beneficiary or several beneficiaries
  • Join or cancel the Variable Fund
  • Use additional contributions to supplement your savings for retirement

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 16, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2762333192501089368

February 2025

Additional Contributions

Looking to increase your WRS retirement? Learn how Additional Contributions can increase your WRS retirement benefit.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Define additional contributions
  • Identify how additional contributions increase your retirement fund
  • Arrange to make additional contributions to your WRS account(s)
  • Find and use ETF resources to calculate your additional contribution amount

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:00-6:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8186346098821170261

Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System

Are you new to the Wisconsin Retirement System? We’ll let you know what to expect.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Identify and explain the elements of the Wisconsin Retirement System
  • Explain how the WRS pension works
  • Identify benefits available through the WRS
  • Find resources for more information

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11:00-11:30 a.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7460655230349403486

Preparing for Your Retirement for K-12 Staff 

Are you a K-12 staff member that is planning to retire in the next 5 years? Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process.

Note: You do not have to retire just because you request a retirement estimate/application. Upon eligibility, you may request a retirement estimate/application once every 12 months. You may request it for information purposes only.

By the end of this evening webinar, you will be able to: 

  • Explain how the WRS retirement benefit calculation works
  • Recognize eligibility and prepare to apply for benefits​
  • Identify the different types of annuity options​
  • Prepare for living in retirement​
  • Find additional resources

Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget about the January dates!

Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2873567485348173915

Preparing for Your Retirement

Planning to retire in the next 5 years? Then this webinar is for you. Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Explain how the WRS retirement benefit works
  • Recognize eligibility and prepare to apply for benefits
  • Identify the different types of annuity options
  • Prepare for health and life insurance changes in retirement
  • Find additional resources

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 27, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7827622732968651358