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TIAA September 2024 Webinars

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Remember – All webinars are recorded and available for viewing 90 days after the live event! Simply use the same registration link below.

Spanish-speaking webinars 

We are offering financial education webinars in Spanish. The webinars can be accessed here: TIAA.org/RecursosEducativos.

September Webinars

Charting Your Course: A financial guide for Women
Your money shouldn’t be sitting around doing nothing—and in this session, you won’t be either. Our goal is to help give you an idea of where you are, figure out where you want to be, and of course, consider how you are going to get there.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET
11:00 a.m. CT
10:00 a.m. MT
9:00 a.m. PT
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4580708/67371A903B6098BD41D1C118E7D40D88

Attention to Detail: Financial finishing touches for women
What does your financial future hold? Financial success can often complicate your life, and we’d like to help. You’ll learn some ways to stay in control of the portfolio you’ve accumulated.
We’ll share financial planning strategies to help you:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
1:00 p.m. CT
12:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Attention to Detail: financial finishing touches for women (on24.com)

Write Your Next Chapter: Five steps to setting your retirement date
For anyone starting to think seriously about when to retire, this webinar takes you through five steps to deciding when the time is right, including estimating retirement expenses, closing any income gap and understanding key milestones that can impact your retirement finances.
We’ll help you think through how to estimate what you will need, adjust as needed, consider key milestones and protect your savings.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET
12:00 p.m. CT
11:00 a.m. MT
10:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Write your next chapter: 5 steps to setting your retirement date (on24.com)

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TIAA August 2024 Webinars

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Remember – All webinars are recorded and available for viewing 90 days after the live event! Simply use the same registration link below

Spanish-speaking webinars 

We are offering financial education webinars in Spanish. The webinars can be accessed here: TIAA.org/RecursosEducativos.

August Webinars

Financial Wellness and Mental Health
To boost employees’ mental and financial wellbeing, leading organizations are gauging individual employee needs, providing services that integrate mental and financial health, fostering knowledge exchange and resource-sharing, and adopting a “whole person” model of support.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
1:00 p.m. CT
12:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Financial wellness & mental health (on24.com)

Opening the doors to the future: Save in a 529 college savings plan
In this webinar you can learn how 529 college savings plans work and how to invest in one for a child, grandchild, yourself or another loved one.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET
2:00 p.m. CT
1:00 p.m. MT
12:00 p.m. PT
Register here: Opening doors to the future: Save in a 529 college savings plan (on24.com)

Live With Confidence in Retirement: Five steps to creating your retirement income plan
If you’re thinking about making the transition to retirement, this webinar is essential for understanding how to create an income plan that helps you maximize your savings. In five steps you’ll learn how different sources of income work, how to build your strategy for lifetime income and what to consider when planning withdrawals from your retirement assets. We’ll help you prepare by discussing how to estimate your expenses, understand income sources, withdraw your retirement assets and review and adjust your plan as needed.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET
12:00 p.m. CT
11:00 a.m. MT
10:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Live with confidence in retirement: 5 steps to creating your retirement income plan (on24.com)

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TIAA July 2024 Webinars

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Live Webinars

The monthly webinars are below.

Remember – All webinars are recorded and available for viewing 90 days after the live event! Simply use the same registration link below

Spanish-speaking webinars 

We are offering financial education webinars in Spanish. The webinars can be accessed here: TIAA.org/RecursosEducativos.

July Webinars

Quarterly Economic Update
Hear from our chief investment officer about challenges investors are facing and tips on how to navigate them. We’ll share our views on the state of the U.S. economy and key market drivers, recent financial policies and investing in public markets.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET
11:00 a.m. CT
10:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Quarterly Economic Market Update (on24.com)

She’s got it: A woman’s guide to saving and investing
Learn how to prepare for your future. Join us for a revealing trip through investing and saving strategies developed especially with women in mind. Your money shouldn’t be sitting around doing nothing. We’ll show you the simple secrets to saving more while you learn the core concepts that guide all investing, get motivated, build a plan and take action. You will find ways to take on life’s challenges without damaging future financial well-being and discover more about yourself with the Financial Personality Type Quiz.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
1:00 p.m. CT
12:00 PT
Register here: She’s Got It: A woman’s guide to saving and investing (on24.com)

Your new TIAA: Discover the redesigned online experience
The new TIAA experience presents a picture of your retirement with advice and content that is tailored to inform, motivate, and reassure you during your retirement journey. It’s a reflection of your savings story that evolves to get and keep you on track towards building a secure retirement. Join us for a walk-through of the new features:
• Find all of your accounts, all in one place.
• Set and reach your retirement goals.
• Get personalized recommendations and answers to common questions.
• Peruse educational resources for insights on managing your money.
• Easily connect with TIAA for the advice you need.  
Thursday, July 18, 2024
12:00 p.m. ET
11:00 a.m. CT
10:00 a.m. PT
Register here: Your new TIAA: Discover the redesigned online experience (on24.com)

Basic Social Security Strategies
Social Security will likely play a significant role in building your retirement income. It’s part of a critical safety net for most retirees. When you’re formulating your retirement plans, it’s helpful to have an understanding of how and when you can rely on Social Security income.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
3:00 p.m. ET
2:00 p.m. CT
1:00 p.m. PT
Register here: Basic Social Security strategies (on24.com)

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Husky Health Incentive Payout

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Benefits eligible employees who participated in Husky Health for 2022 and submitted a Husky Health Checklist will receive their elected incentive on Friday, February 24, 2023.

If you elected the Husky Health incentive as a payout to your HSA or FSA you will see this reflected on your pay stub. Employees that elected the incentive for a membership at the SDC, Mont Ripley or Portage Lake Golf Course will be able to redeem their incentive payout on or after February 24, 2023.

Find out more information about Husky Health and other wellness benefits online.

Questions? Contact the Benefits office at benefits@mtu.edu or 487-2517

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TIAA November Webinars

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Michigan Tech employees are invited to join the Benefits Office for these free, online, live financial health webinars offered through TIAA this November.

  • Inside Money: Managing Income and Debt – November 8, 2022 at 3:00pm
    • Discover how to help make your money work harder by using your cash flow more effectively, developing good saving habits and better managing debt.
    • Register for the November 8 Webinar

  • The Power of Savings – November 9, 2022 at 3:00pm
    • Whether you’re the kind of person that lives and spends in the now or plans for what’s ahead, there are always ways to save smarter. You’ll learn a number of strategies for better managing your money so you have the knowledge and confidence to pay your bills, save for a riany day, and achieve any larger financial goals you’ve set for yourself.
    • Register for the November 9 Webinar

  • Financial Housekeeping for Now and Later – November 10, 2022 at 12:00pm
  • Money at Work 2: Sharpening Investment Skills – November 10, 2022 at 3:00pm
    • Feel more secure in your savings strategy by verifying you’re on the right track. And if you’re off track, know what adjustments you need to make. Learn how to plan your investments and hold on to as much of your nest egg as possible.
    • Register for the November 10 (3:00pm) Webinar

  • Lifetime Income: Market-proof your Retirement – November 16, 2022 at 3:00pm
    • You diversify your investment portfolio before retirement to help offset risk. A similar strategy can help see you through retirement. Learn how creating a diversified income plan – one that uses a combination of income sources and includes annuity income that’s guaranteed for life – can help reduce the risks you may face in retirement and ensure you have income that never runs out.
    • Register for the November 16 Webinar

These webinars count toward Option 2 in your Husky Health Checklist. Follow Michigan Tech Wellness on Facebook for upcoming health and wellness initiatives supported by the Benefits Office, which may count toward your 202 Husky Health Checklist.

All webinars are recorded and available for viewing 90 days after the live event. Visit TIAA.org/webinars to register or watch past presentations on demand.

Watch for more information on upcoming December webinars in Tech Today!

Spanish Speaking Webinars: Starting in 2022, TIAA is offering financial education webinars in Spanish. The webinars can be accessed here.

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October “Get Outside” Challenge via Facebook

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MTU Wellness challenges you to get outside at least 4 days a week for at least 20 minutes in the month of October!

Participants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $40 gift certificate to Coppler Farm.

This Challenge runs from October 1 to October 31, 2022. The winner of the raffle will be announced after October 31 on the MTU Wellness Facebook page!

Week 1: October 1 – 9
Week 2: October 10 – 16
Week 3: October 17 – 23
Week 4: October 24 – 31

To be eligible for the raffle:

  • Like & Share the “Get Outside” Challenge Facebook Post with a coworker/colleague employed at MTU
  • Must be a Michigan Tech Employee to win
  • Comment on the MTU Wellness daily Facebook posts with your activity (photos welcome!)

Questions about the October Challenge can be left in the comments section via Facebook.

Need inspiration?

  • Read a book
  • Walk/Run
  • Bike, Rollerblade, ATV, etc.
  • Yard Work
  • Play with a pet
  • Visit with a friend
  • Watch a sunrise/sunset
  • Watch a sporting event

Need extra accountability? Challenge a friend to do it with you!

For more information about Coppler Farm, visit their Facebook page.
Coppler Farm: “Come Riding”
Trail Rides, Lessons, Boarding
copplerfarm@up.net
906-201-1374
12080 North Laird Road
Pelkie, MI 49958

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Heart Health – Lunch & Learn

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Join Dr. Zachariah DeYoung from Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center on Tuesday, February 8 at 12:00pm for a Lunch & Learn in the MUB Ballroom B1 as we celebrate Heart Health Month.

Because there’s a movement for primary care doctors to focus more on outcomes that mean something to the patient rather than abnormal numbers on tests, health care providers are now encouraged to focus more on helping their patients get health and stay that way than the previous focus on “throwing pills at labs.”

Join DeYoung for a conversation on:
-How this is playing out in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
-Why you might be able to stop taking that daily aspirin
-How there’s no such thing as routine labs anymore

Please email benefits@mtu.edu to reserve your seat today!

This Lunch & Learn counts toward Option 2 in your Husky Health Checklist

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