Dear Colleagues,

Below is the TIAA webinar information for the upcoming month.  To register, please click on the appropriate link or visit TIAA.org/webinars at any time.

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)

Be well,

Miasha Wilson

HR Manager

Kalamazoo College was announced as a communications campaigns and initiatives category finalist in the Ragan’s Employee Communication Award. See more details and the link to Ragan’s website below.

Happy Friday Eve!

I am sending a quick message to announce this year’s winners of the Wellness Fair raffle:

Nancy Lawrence and Steve Wideen!

Congratulations to both of you! Please visit Miasha Wilson in Mandelle Hall 108 to claim your reward!

Be well,

Miasha

Dear Colleagues,

Did you know that healthcare costs vary by location?
Did you know that you can estimate healthcare costs and “shop” for planned procedures?
Did you know that you can earn money for choosing a reward-able location with a green trophy?

Starting, 9/1/2022, ASR launched a new Healthcare Choices and Rewards program.  This program gives you the ability to “shop” for medical services and provides a reward for certain services when your visit a recommended location.  We have created a webpage with more information regarding this program, included frequently asked questions section as well as uploaded a video to assist you.  If there are any questions or concerns, please let us know.

Be well,

Miasha, and Renee
HR Team

Dear Colleagues,

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with TIAA can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

TIAA will be available these dates and times for one-on-one sessions:

• Wednesday, July 10, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
• Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
• Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing

RSVP today, as space is limited. Register for sessions at https://shared.tiaa.org/private/tools/directscheduler/HALLOWE or by calling 800-842-2252, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

Best regards,

Miasha Wilson
HR Manager

Below is the TIAA webinar information for the upcoming month.  To register, please click on the appropriate link or visit TIAA.org/webinars at any time.

May Webinars

Opening 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.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. ET

Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479333/FD271C539F4F66A9D1888E517540C96A

Invest for Success: Five principles you need to know

No matter where you are in your career journey, this webinar can help you understand the key principles of investing for retirement. From compounding to handling taxes to choosing investments, you’ll learn that how you invest for retirement is just as important as how much you save.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. ET

Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479318/F6053AE065609A46F4E8D9818ED8569C

Basic Estate Planning Strategies

Ensuring that our assets will pass to loved ones and causes that are near and dear is important to most of us. Discover the components of a basic estate plan and strategies to ensure that your wishes are met.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. ET

Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479302/EA977B826A81007F05D4627F33EBCAE0

Make the move toward long-term financial security: Your mid-year retirement check in

For anyone halfway down the road to retirement, this webinar is a critical checkpoint. It takes you through the keys to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement saving strategies that can help put you on the path to lifelong financial security.  

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. ET

Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479293/3131F7D8FB01A94B7E9A73A4BCA5C394

Be well,

Miasha Wilson

HR Manager