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Financial Webinars
Saving for the future can be challenging and your timeline for starting retirement may have shifted. Take this opportunity to assess your savings progress. If you’re not where you want to be, a variety of workshops are available to help you start moving in the right direction.
Webinars
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Department of Retirement Systems (DRS Webinars) - TRS & PERS (Most Classified, Some Exempt Staff)
Visit the DRS webpage for full list of dates & times for the following webinars:
- Plan 2 Basics – PERS & TRS
- Plan 3 Basics – PERS & TRS
- Plan 3 Distributions
- PERS 2 & 3 Early Retirement Options
- Getting Ready for Retirement
- Applying for Retirement
- Choosing Between 2 and 3
- Nearing Retirement Seminar – for those within five years of retirement; half day online seminar
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Retiree Health Insurance Enrollment
Certain eligibility requirements must be met to receive PEBB retiree insurance coverage. Depending on your situation, you may be able to enroll in PEBB retiree insurance coverage now or take action to protect your eligibility for future enrollment.
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TIAA Webinars
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Planning with Retirement Assets
Your retirement assets will play a significant role in creating your retirement income, however, there are many rules surrounding your use of these assets. When can I start taking distributions? When must I start taking distributions? What happens when I leave them to my loved ones? Join us to get the answers to all of these questions and more.
Understanding Medicare
Paying for healthcare in retirement is a critical part of financial planning and it is important to understand how Medicare operates and what choices you have. This webinar will help you understand some aspects of Medicare including eligibility and what plans are available to you. We hope that you will join us for this educational event.
Quarterly Economic and Market Update with TIAA's Chief Investment Strategist
Take a closer look at our views on the financial markets, including key market drivers, U.S. economy, policy and politics, and investing in public markets. This seminar will also cover the challenges that investors face and how to navigate them. TIAA’s Chief Investment Strategist will discuss economic and market developments that may impact your retirement savings strategy.
An Introduction to Alternative Investments: Real Estate
During times of market and other uncertainties, we believe that having real estate as part of your portfolio can help provide three critically important investment attributes: liquidity, low leverage, and diversification. This presentation will discuss the reasons to consider investing in private real estate and provide an overview of the real estate market and its outlook for the future.
Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
You may know about the tax advantages of contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA), but did you know that HSAs are also a way to save for health care in retirement? This webinar will help you understand unique aspects of HSAs including how they help account owners to pay for current health care expenses and save for those in the future.
Cybersecurity
Are you concerned about identity theft and your family’s security online? TIAA’s Information Security team will discuss how you can protect yourself and your family from cyber criminal social engineering.
Additional Information
Retirement Readiness FAQ
Q: In which retirement plan am I enrolled?
A: Find your retirement plan by logging in to MyCWU > Employee Tab > Benefits > Benefits Summary.
*Retirement Plan is listed at the bottom of the Benefits Summary list.
Q: When may I access my retirement funds?
A: For access to retirement funds after separating from CWU, or to rollover funds, make a withdrawal, or start pension payments, contact your retirement plan:
- Department of Retirement Systems - DRS (PERS, TRS, & LEOFF Members): 800-547-6657 or drs.contact@drs.wa.gov or login to your account at Department of Retirement Systems
- TIAA (CWURP): 800-842-2776
Q: When am I eligible to retirement?
A: Each retirement plan has a different eligibility requirement:
- DRS Members (PERS, TRS, & LEOFF): contact DRS at 800-547-6657, drs.contact@drs.wa.gov, or login to your account at drs.wa.gov
- CWURP (CWU Retirement Plan):
- Full Retirement: Age 65
- Early Retirement:
- Age 62 or Age 55 with at least ten years of service
Q: What resources are available to help me prepare for retirement?
A: Visit out Getting Ready to Retire webpage.
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