Join Benefits August 1 at the VSTC campus for a day of tailored workshop provided by Aetna, Fidelity, TIAA, and Via Benefits.  Guest speakers will provide insights into building financial wellness and preparing for retirement. Topics include:

• Retiring from GW
• Taking the First Step with Investing
• The Ins and Outs of Social Security
• The Cost of Raising Kids
• And more!

If you can’t join our fair, there are monthly educational programs to support you from our partners TIAA and Fidelity.  Visit Fidelity and TIAA websites for overviews of upcoming webinars and for registration information. A few upcoming webinars include:

If you’re nearing retirement:

• Getting More out of Social Security(Fidelity)
  How customers can get more out of their Social Security benefit – and how this important source of income can fit into their larger retirement plans. Content includes the latest facts & figures about the state of Social Security, as well as answers to viewer questions regarding Social Security claiming strategies.  Available on-demand.

• Creating Your Retirement Income Plan(Fidelity)
  • Dates: Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 1 p.m. ET and Thursday, August 22, 2019, 2 p.m. ET
  • Option for on-demand replay
  • This focuses on making the move from saving for retirement to spending in retirement requires planning, and this webcast can help by providing important information on that process. Fidelity will explore the five key risks to building a retirement income plan – and what people can do to avoid those risks.

• Halfway There: A Retirement Checkpoint (TIAA)
  • August 13, 2019 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Our workshop leader will provide information to help you assess where you are on the path to reaching your financial goals and how to help get back on track if you’re behind. Discover:

• • • The amount of savings you may need to reach your retirement income goals
    • Different investment options and how they can work together to help you pursue retirement goals
    • What is competing for retirement savings today—and how to reallocate to pursue the life you envision tomorrow

For any stage of your financial journey:

• Strategies for Staying on Track (TIAA) – August 15, 3 – 4 p.m.
  • No matter what path you take in your career, all roads ultimately lead to retirement. The big questions are how much money will you need and how will you replace your salary when you get there? No matter how much or how little money you can save, it’s important that you start now and stay invested for your future. Learn smart financial steps today, including:

• • • Savings strategy options
    • Managing your retirement portfolio
    • Understanding the best time to retire