April is Financial Literacy Month!
In an effort to relieve some of the financial angst during this challenging time, and to provide some financial education to its members, the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) will be offering a variety of live or recorded webinars during the month of April. Interested employees can sign up via VRS’ Member Education Counseling site. Below is a list of the available webinars, register online for these virtual sessions at http://www.varetire.org/members/education.
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Wed 4/8/2020 Recorded Webinar |
Building a Better Budget Get practical advice for creating and sticking to a budget with tools to track spending and establish savings goals. |
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Tues 4/14/2020 11:00am-12:00pm |
Are You Ready to Retire? This webinar for current Plan 1 and Plan 2 members (who are within five years of retirement) guides you through important retirement decisions (such as when to retire and selecting a benefit payout option). Other topics include using myVRS and benefits after retirement. |
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Wed 4/15/2020 10:00am – 11:00am Live Webinar |
VA529 College Savings Plan Overview For more than twenty years, Virginia529 has helped millions of families and individuals plan and save for the cost of higher education. The tax-advantaged 529 savings program can help you save today and prepare for future costs. |
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Tues 4/21/2020 10:00am – 11:00am Live Webinar |
Overview of the 457 DCP and 401(a) Cash Match Plan What is a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan? How about a Cash Match 401(a) Plan? Curious to know how your employer’s retirement plans work? Come learn about how these plans help you build your retirement future. For employees who participate in the Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan only. |
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Thurs 4/23/2020 10:00am – 11:00am Live Webinar |
457 DCP and 401(a) Cash Match Plan – Distribution Options Changing employers? Retirement on the horizon? Understand the various distribution requirements and options under your 457 and 401(a) Cash Match plans. For employees who participate in the Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan only. |
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Wed 4/29/2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm Live Webinar |
Benefit Payout Options Did you know there are four payout options to choose from when retiring? Or maybe you’re just not sure which payout option to select. Learn the basics of a service retirement: retirement eligibility; how a benefit is calculated; the payout options to choose from. |
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On-Demand Webinars |
Are You on Track? Are You Ready to Retire? Your Next Steps Health Insurance Credit |
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Online Learning |
Hybrid Plan Learning Channel myVRS Financial Wellness |