October is National Retirement Security Month
The NC Total Retirement Plans Team is offering the following webinars to help you learn more about your retirement plan benefits and steps you can take for a more secure retirement.
Click on the registration link to register for any session that interests you. Tip: Hold down the Control key while clicking on the registration link.
Day | Date(s) | Time | Topic | Registration Link |
Monday-Friday |
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30 minutes |
Schedule a personal consultation with Donny Dutton to discuss your retirement-related questions.
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Tuesday |
10/1 |
4-4:45pm | NC 401(k) & NC 457 Options When Leaving Employment What happens when you leave North Carolina government employment with your NC 401(k) & NC 457 retirement plans? Discover the options available to you.
Audience: All participants nearing retirement |
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Thursday |
10/10 10/24 |
9:30-11am | NC Total Retirement Planning Webinar for TSERS Employees This interactive webinar is a joint presentation hosted by the NC Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division discussing the Teachers’ & State Employees’ Retirement System, the NC 401(k) & NC 457, and the retirement process.
Audience: Teachers & State Employees nearing retirement. |
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Thursday |
10/10 |
12-12:45pm | NC 401(k) & NC 457 Options When Leaving Employment What happens when you leave North Carolina government employment with your NC 401(k) & NC 457 retirement plans? Discover the options available to you.
Audience: All participants nearing retirement |
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Thursday |
10/10 |
3:30-4pm | NC Plans en Español Join Cecilia Fields for a presentation regarding the NC 401(k) & NC 457 Retirement Plans presented in Spanish.
Audience: Teachers & State Employees who prefer to hear the presentation in Spanish. |
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Monday |
10/14
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12-1pm | NC Plans Roadmap to Retirement Retiree Advocate, Mark McCluskey, will provide an overview of the topics one should consider on their journey to and through retirement to include saving strategies, estate planning, healthcare in retirement and Social Security.
Audience: Anyone age 50+ |
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Tuesday |
10/15 |
10-11am | NC Supplemental Retirement Plans for New Employees! Join Michael Noel as he reviews the NC 401(k) & NC 457 Supplemental Retirement Plans and how they will play a significant role in helping you prepare for a more financially secure retirement.
Audience: New Employees |
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Tuesday |
10/15 |
11-12pm | Navigating Your Online Account Christy Kelly will provide some helpful tips for how you can take full advantage of your online account resources as a participant in the NC 401(k) & NC 457 plans.
Audience: participants in NC 401(k) & NC 457 Retirement Plans. |
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Wednesday |
10/16 |
1-2pm | Managing Day- to- Day Finances Join Kristin and Chris as they discuss strategies for managing your daily finances. Topics will include online banking, bills & budgeting, and the importance of making saving a priority.
Audience: Anyone looking to take control of their finances. |
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Thursday |
10/17 |
3-4:30pm | NC Total Retirement Planning Webinar for University, Community College, and K-12 Teachers & Staff This interactive webinar is a joint presentation hosted by the NC Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division discussing the Teachers’ & State Employees’ Retirement System, the NC 401(k) & NC 457, and the retirement process with a focus on educators and staff.
Audience: NC Educators & Staff |
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Tuesday |
10/22 |
12-1pm | Understanding the NC 401(k) & NC 457 Plan Investments Learn why selecting your investment mix is so important, the basics of asset allocation, what tools are available, and the difference between the plan’s “Do it yourself” and “Do it with help” options.
Audience: Current participants & those who wish to join the NC 401(k) & NC 457 Retirement Plans. |
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Wednesday |
10/23 |
2-3pm | Navigating Your Online Account Christy Kelly will provide some helpful tips for how you can take full advantage of your online account resources as a participant in the NC 401(k) & NC 457 plans.
Audience: participants in NC 401(k) & NC 457 Retirement Plans. |
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Friday
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10/25 |
12-1pm | Retirement Planning for Women A recent survey found only 19% of women are “very confident” they will be able to retire comfortably. Join Deborah and Margaret as they discuss the steps you can take to pursue the future you want.
Audience: Those interested in how to reach their financial goals.
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Tuesday |
10/29 |
12-1pm | The Sandwich Generation Juggling the financial needs of your kids, yourself, and your parents? Join us for a presentation regarding the important considerations when you are in the sandwich generation- close to retirement, responsible for the childcare and responsible for eldercare.
Audience: Caregivers |
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Wednesday |
10/30 |
12-1:15pm | Social Security: With You Through Life’s Journey. Join Public Affairs Specialist Lisa Wallace as she explains how we qualify for benefits, when we can retire, and what are the available resources to make the most of our Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Audience: Everyone | \
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Wednesday |
10/30 |
2-3:30pm | NC Total Retirement Planning Webinar for First Responders Comprehensive webinar designed for Law Enforcement Officers & Emergency Personnel discussing retirement eligibility and benefits as a member of TSERS & the NC 401(k) & NC 457 plans. Additional topics include recent legislative changes, sick leave, Transfer Benefit and return to work rules.
Audience: Law Enforcement Officers, EMS & Firefighters nearing retirement. |
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Thursday |
10/31 |
3-4:30pm | NC Total Retirement Planning Webinar for TSERS Employees This interactive webinar is a joint presentation hosted by the NC Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division discussing the Teachers’ & State Employees’ Retirement System, the NC 401(k) & NC 457, and the retirement process.
Audience: Teachers & State Employees nearing retirement. |
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Registration is easy:
- Click on the link in the table above to register.
- Once you register for a session, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a calendar invite. Be sure to “ACCEPT” the invite so it populates your calendar.
On the day of the webinar, please remember:
- To attend the session, click on the link in your calendar invite. You can join up to 5 minutes early.
- You will be asked to enter in your name, email, and employer. Be sure to log in with the email address that you registered with!
- You will then be asked how you want to hear the session – choose the option to use the computer for audio if you have speakers or a headset for listening or choose to “Call In” and a toll-free number and passcode will display for you to dial in from your cell or land line.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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