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.
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.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 2 p.m. | Register
Retirement Payout Options: Is A Partial Lump-Sum Option Right For You?
If you retire in Tier 1, you'll have several payout options. We'll examine the the pros and cons of the partial lump-sum option.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 12 p.m. | Register
Financial Wellness Basics
Retirement preparedness comes from being financially secure. Learn the five secrets to financial wellness in this webinar.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 2 p.m. | Register
Understanding the Tier 2 Public Employee Hybrid Option
This is an overview if you selected the Tier 2 Hybrid Option and have more than one year of service.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12 p.m. | Register
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.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1 p.m. | Register
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 3 p.m. | Register
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11 a.m. | Register
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 2 p.m. | Register
Creating and Following Your Spending Plan
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Perhaps a spending plan can help you. We'll discuss strategies to manage your spending.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 2 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.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12 p.m. | Register
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1 p.m. | Register
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 12 p.m. | Register
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 3 p.m. | Register
Tier 2 401(k) Option
An overview of your benefit if you have selected the Tier 2 401(k) Option and have more than one year of service.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12 p.m. | Register
Tier 1 Public Safety and Firefighters: Understanding Your Pension
Understanding Tier 1 public safety and firefighter retirement benefits for employees with URS service credit prior to July 1, 2011.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10 a.m. | Register
Tier 2 Choice: Public Safety and Firefighter
This overview for public safety and firefighter employees within their first year of URS-eligible employment will help you understand your two retirement choices.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11 a.m. | Register
Previously Recorded Webinars
URS RETIREMENT BENEFITS
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Understanding Tier 2 Hybrid Contribution Rates
Understanding pension contribution rates and how the Tier 2 system is designed to ensure adequate funding.
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Tier 1 Public Employees: Understanding Your Pension
Calculating your benefit, understanding your options, and more.
- Tier 1 Public Safety and Firefighters: 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.
- Understanding the Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter Hybrid Option
Calculating your benefit, understanding your options, and more.
- Tier 2 401(k) Option
Understanding and maximizing this Tier 2 benefit.
- Understanding Your Tier 2 Choice
For new Tier 2 members. Hybrid Option or 401(k) Option? Helping you choose.
- Tier 2 Choice: Public Safety and Firefighter
For new Tier 2 members. Hybrid Option or 401(k) Option? Helping you choose.
- The Rules for Returning to Work
Thinking about going back to work after you retire? Learn how to do so without jeopardizing your pension.
- A Closer Look at Purchasing Service Credit
Learn more about qualifications, deadlines, payment options, and more to help you decide if it's right for you.
RETIREMENT PLANNING
- Preparing to Retire
Important steps and considerations leading up to the big life transition.
- Applying for Retirement
We'll show you how to apply for retirement every step of the way.
- Gaze into Your Retirement Future
How to “predict” what income you’ll have in retirement using URS Calculators.
- 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.
- How to Avoid Post-Retirement Potholes
Learn about several financial and non-financial “gotchas” to watch out for in your retirement journey!
- Managing Your Money in Retirement
We’ll look at four key areas for managing your money in retirement. You’ll learn strategies around recognizing essential and discretionary expenses as well as the wise use of lifetime versus variable resources to meet your financial goals.
- Solving the Puzzle of Retirement Taxes
Worried about taxes in retirement? Learn more about a few strategies to keep your taxes low.
- Planning for Inflation in Retirement
We’ll provide practical solutions to help you preserve your purchasing power and enjoy a stable, fulfilling retirement.
- Individual Retirement Planning Sessions
We'll show you what to expect, what these sessions offer, and help you decide if one is right for you.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS
- Retirement Investing 101
Learn basic investment principles to make better investment decisions for your retirement savings plans no matter the market conditions.
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The Versatile Roth IRA
How to maximize this valueable tool for tax-free income in retirement
- 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.
RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE
- Defeating Loneliness and Boredom in Retirement
How to proactively plan for a healthy, happy retirement and avoid common pitfalls of loneliness and boredom.
- 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?
- Creating Your Retirement Lifestyle
Exploring the enormous personal and lifestyle transitions in retirement.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
- Financial Wellness Basics
Learn financial basics and get practical tips for improvement.
- Financial Fitness 101
Learn how to assess your financial well-being 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.
- Strategies for Paying Off Debt
How to manage different types of debt along with strategies that can help reduce debt more quickly.
- Financial Wellness - Credit Card Basics
How to use credit cards for your benefit, not your detriment.
- Should I Pay Off Debt or Save?
Learn important considerations to help you answer this tricky question.
- Psychology of Money
Learn the "why" behind habits and actions so you can master your money.
- Spending Your Retirement Savings
Learn about optimal withdrawal strategies in retirement.
- The First $100K: Why It's So Important, How to Get There
We’ll dive deep into why this goal is so challenging and why it’s such a critical stepping-stone to financial success.
- Is a Reverse Mortgage Right For You?
A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home allowing them to eliminate their mortgage and/or giving them access to "cash in hand". What do you need to consider?
- Fight the Fraud! How to Protect Yourself from Investment Scams
The Utah Division of Securities will help you understand signs of fraud and how to protect yourself from dangers.
- Diversify or De-Worsify? Finding the Right Investment Strategy for You (video coming soon)
If you think you can predict which way the markets will move, join this webinar for an interactive game where you can see just how good your forecasting skills are. Learn how a strategy like diversification can help you be a wiser investor.
OTHER TOPICS
- Public Employee Loan Forgiveness
Do you qualify? How do you apply?
- Understanding my529 Plans
Learn about the advantages of college savings plans.
