There鈥檚 a lot to plan for and consider before retirement. In an effort to help University of Colorado faculty and staff within five years of retirement feel more prepared, Employee Services will host Retirement Ready at the UMC鈥檚 Glenn Miller Ballroom on Nov. 5.
Participants can customize their talk schedules when they register. Spouses and partners are welcome to attend.
Who: Faculty and staff within five听years of retiring
What: Retirement Ready
When: Monday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:听UMC听Glenn Miller Ballroom
What is Retirement Ready?
Retirement Ready presents a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of retiring with PERA or 抖阴短视频 401(a) retirement plans, Medicare, Social Security and income options after retirement.
Between talks, employees can fuel up with refreshments and stop by the Vendor Fair to speak with representatives from each presentation, get their questions answered, pick up informational material and set up appointments with TIAA.
鈥淚f you are thinking about retiring within the next five years, I encourage you to take advantage of the resources available at Retirement Ready,鈥� said Sharon Bishop, assistant vice president of benefits and payroll in Employee Services. 鈥淵ou have worked hard for your retirement. Let these knowledgeable professionals help you navigate through the details.鈥�
Presentations
抖阴短视频鈥檚 Process for Retiring: 401(a) Participants:听This talk for 抖阴短视频 401(a) participants explains university retiree benefit options and the process behind becoming a university retiree. Topics covered include eligibility requirements, the process of retiring with 抖阴短视频 and available benefit options.
抖阴短视频鈥檚 Process for Retiring: PERA Participants:听 This presentation will teach PERA participants about university retiree benefit options and the process behind becoming a university retiree. The talk covers topics such as eligibility requirements, the process of retiring with 抖阴短视频 and available benefit options.
Paying Yourself: Income Options in Retirement:听It鈥檚 almost time to turn retirement savings into a regular monthly income. Learn about basic rules that govern the most common retirement accounts, when to tap into different assets and flexible income choices offered by TIAA.
Preparing for Retirement from PERA:听This session provides valuable planning information to help PERA participants to meet retirement goals. Topics include monthly and lump-sum benefit options, annual increases, tax implications and more.
PERACare: Learn about the听PERACare听Health Benefits Program, including eligibility, pre-Medicare听and听Medicare plan choices, prescription benefits and other subjects.
Medicare 101:听This presentation covers the four basic parts of Medicare: Hospital Insurance, Medical Insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans and Prescription drug plans. Experts will detail how Medicare works with other insurances and provide helpful informational resources.
Social Security:听Social Security is a large part of retiring 鈥� one that often leaves people confused. This interactive lecture provides clarity on Social Security retirement benefits, pre-retirement planning and more.
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