URS Member Webinars
A Convenient, Hassle-Free Way to Learn » It’s simple to join and participate in URS webinars -- a phone or computer is all you need. This brief video shows how.
Navigating the Member Portal
Need a little guidance navigating the new URS Member Portal? This webinar is for you!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m.-noon | Register
Understanding Social Security
Questions about Social Security? Hear directly from a Social Security Administration representative about Social Security basics including how to estimate your benefit.
Friday, November 6, 2026, noon-1 p.m. | Register
Tier 2 Choice
This overview for public employees within their first year of URS-eligible employment will help you understand your two retirement choices.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3-4 p.m. | Register
Tier 1 Public Employees: Understanding Your Pension
An overview of Tier 1 pension benefits.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Register
Tier 1 Public Safety and Firefighters: Understanding Your Pension
This webinar discusses the Tier 1 public safety and firefighter retirement benefits for employees with URS service credit prior to July 1, 2011.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Register
Retirement: Mind Over Markets
How human behavior — more than markets — has the greatest impact on long‑term retirement planning and success. Why saving early matters, the most common behavioral pitfalls in retirement planning, and simple strategies to overcome them. Learn about URS tools, savings plans, and actionable steps to strengthen your retirement future.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, noon-1p.m. | Register
Understanding my529 Plans
Saving for college? Learn how my529 plans work, including their tax advantages, investment options, and other considerations to help you decide if they're right for you.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Register
What You Need to Know When You're Near Retirement
Getting close to retirement? Learn about estimating your pension benefit, applying for retirement, and other important considerations as you prepare for the transition.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 1-2 p.m. | Register
Previously Recorded Webinars
URS RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Tier 1 Public Employees: Understanding Your Pension
Calculating your benefit, understanding your options, and more.
Understanding the Tier 2 Public Employee Hybrid Option
Calculating your benefit, understanding your options, and more.
Elevate your Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter benefits The Hybrid Option
Calculating your benefit, understanding your options, and more.
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Retirement Payout Options: Is A Partial Lump-Sum Option Right For You?
Learn more about the different payout options URS has to offer at retirement.
Understanding Retirement Payout Options and PLSO
When you retire, you may have several options for how to receive your pension benefit. You'll learn what to consider to help you decide which options are right for you.
Can I Retire Early?
No one ever tells you it’s time to retire. Many people assume they need to reach traditional milestones like age 65 and Medicare eligibility. But depending on your savings, benefits, and lifestyle, you may be closer than you think. This webinar can be a great first step to understanding when retirement can be possible for you.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS
The Roth Advantage: Empowering You with Tax-Free Retirement
Thinking about contributing to a URS Roth plan? This webinar explains how Roth plans work, key rules to understand, and how it may fit into your overall retirement strategy. We’ll set aside time to answer your questions. Roth FAQ
Is a Roth Conversion Right for Me?
Is a conversion to a Roth savings account (paying taxes on a traditional retirement balance now) right for you? this webinar, we’ll discuss considerations for converting (or not converting) traditional retirement money into Roth savings plans. You’ll learn about URS’s new Roth plans and what they may mean for your Roth conversion options
Set it and Forget it: A Guide to Stress-Free Retirement Investing
Feeling overwhelmed by investment strategies? Not sure how to manage risk as you get older? Join us for a webinar where we’ll cover the fundamentals of investing and introduce a simple, hands-off approach using target date funds—so your only job is to contribute.
Saving for Retirement Late in Your Career
Learn how to take advantage of catch-up contributions, tax-saving opportunities, and investment strategies that will help you build wealth, even if you're starting a little later than most.
Understanding and Choosing URS Savings Plans and Investment Options
You must make many different choices in saving for retirement. See which savings plans and investment options are right for you.
In a culture fascinated by entrepreneurs, influencers, and overnight success stories, financial security can seem reserved for only the elite few. But the average Utah public employee has a real path to long-term financial security — one that’s much quieter. This webinar explores how consistent saving, steady investing, smart financial habits, and maximizing benefits can gradually build real wealth over time.
RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE
Creating and Living Your Purpose-Filled Retirement
While you may have your finances in order, have you considered how you’ll spend your time in retirement?
Aging Well
Take a deep, practical look at the five keys that shape a healthy, fulfilling retirement. We’ll explore how purpose, social connection, physical well‑being, mental vitality, and your living environment work together to support a longer, happier life. Whether you’re planning ahead or already retired, you’ll gain simple, research‑backed insights and everyday strategies to help you thrive in the years ahead.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Financial Wellness Basics
Learn financial basics and get practical tips for improvement.
Creating and Following Your Spending Plan
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? We'll offer strategies to manage your spending.
Understanding Mortgage Rates
This webinar explores the key factors that influence mortgage interest rates, including market conditions, inflation, and individual borrower profiles. It also covers practical guidelines for evaluating whether refinancing makes sense based on your financial goals and current loan terms. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to make informed mortgage decisions.
OTHER TOPICS
Public Employee Loan Forgiveness
Do you qualify? How do you apply?
Social Security Fairness Act
Understanding new laws for exempt employees.
A URS Refresher for Teachers Resuming Their Careers - Video Coming Soon
Returning to teaching after time away? Get reacquainted with your URS benefits and retirement planning considerations now that you're back in the classroom.
