In partnership with Ernst & Young, the Pension Boards continues to bring you informational and educational webinars that matter to you through our Power-Up Your Finances webinar series. All webinars take place each month on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Please note: The Power-Up Registration page is updated shortly after each webinar. You will be able to register for a new webinar approximately three weeks before the webinar date.
Power-Up Your Finances Webinar Schedule
Date
Topic
June 15
Psychology of Financial Planning Reflecting on your relationship with money can significantly enhance your financial well-being. Learn how your attitudes about money influence your financial decisions and actions. Find out how you can shift your mindset in ways that can help you manage money better, and more.
July 20
Top Financial Actions for Everyone Regardless of your age, income level or goals in life, there are some financial action steps everyone needs to consider. But many of us have failed to act. Together, we’ll review easy financial actions we can all address in very easy ways.
August 17
Navigating your Path Toward Financial Success A successful financial plan starts with the basics – understanding where you are today, defining your goals, and developing a plan. In this session, we’ll address the considerations for each of these and then apply the six-step financial planning process to a goal everyone shares – a secure and fulfilling retirement.
September 21
Social Security How well do you know the role that Social Security will play in your retirement? We’ll walk you through the basics. Learn how to qualify for a benefit, how to obtain and understand benefit estimates, and the rules for taxation of benefits. You’ll also get guidance on deciding when to start collecting.
October 19
Investing Basics Making sound investment decisions starts with the basics. Together, we’ll review the core asset classes from cash to bonds to stocks and the importance of developing an asset allocation for each financial goal. Explore steps to maintain your allocation, and tools including the Pension Boards’ Target Annuitization Date (TAD) Funds, to put your investment plan on auto-pilot.
November 16
Estate Planning for Everyone Like many, you may think you don’t need an estate plan. But if you have children, own a car or home, or have a retirement account, then estate planning should be a priority for you. With proper planning, you can prevent the government from making decisions regarding your health and finances.
Learn to utilize legal and other documents to ensure that your wishes will be honored in the event of your incapacitation or death.
December 14
Own Your Credit Scores Your credit scores affect your ability to get approved for a credit card, car loan, mortgage or insurance, or even land a job. Learn about the importance of your credit report and how your scores are determined. Get tips on establishing a credit history and improving your scores over time.
Previous Power-Up Your Finances Recordings
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2022
Topic
10 Simple Steps to Improving Your Retirement Readiness
