URS Member Webinars
Join us for an informational webinar about your retirement benefits. Check back often, as we regularly add new topics.
Understanding Tier 2 Hybrid Contribution Rates
Understanding pension contribution rates and how the Tier 2 system is designed to ensure adequate funding.
A Closer Look at Purchasing Service Credit
Are you thinking about purchasing additional service credit to enhance your retirement benefits or retire a little early? Come learn more about the opportunities of purchasing service credit.
April 29, 2025 at noon | Register Here
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.
May 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. | Register Here
July 17, 2025 at noon Register Here
Understand Timeless Investment Principles
Worried about the volatile stock market? No need to fret. Learn basic investment principles to make better investment decisions for your retirement savings plans no matter the market conditions.
May 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. | Register Here
Individual Retirement Planning Sessions
Are you ready to take control of your retirement? URS offers free, one-on-one retirement planning sessions designed to help you build a secure financial future. Wondering what to expect? How should you prepare? In this webinar, we’ll walk you through the process, what these sessions offer, and help you decide if one is right for you.
May 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. | Register Here
Understanding Post-Retirement Reemployment
Thinking about returning to work for a URS participating employer after you’ve retired? Make sure you understand the different options and rules for how it will affect your pension. In this webinar, we’ll go through your Post-Retirement Reemployment options, including a new one that goes into effect in July 2025. Get the insights you need to make informed decisions.
May 29, 2025 at noon | Register Here
Applying for Retirement
Are you ready to retire? In this webinar, we show you how to apply for retirement every step of the way.
July 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. | Register Here
Saving for Retirement Late in Your Career
It’s never too late to start building your retirement savings, even in the final stages of your career. Feeling behind? Don’t worry – you still have plenty of time to make significant progress. In this webinar, we’ll guide you through strategies for playing catch-up and maximizing your contributions later in your career. Learn how to take advantage of catch-up contributions, tax-saving opportunities, and investment strategies that will help you build wealth and secure a comfortable retirement, even if you're starting a little later than most.
July 9, 2025 at 2 p.m. | Register Here
Gaze into Your Retirement Future
Would you like to know how you can "predict" what income you will have in retirement? Learn how to glance into your retirement future by using URS Calculators.
July 16, 2025 at noon | Register Here
The First $100K: Why It's So Important, How to Get There
Saving your first $100,000 is a big financial milestone that many people struggle to reach, but it’s a game-changer once you do. In this webinar, we’ll dive deep into why this goal is so challenging and why it’s such a critical stepping-stone to financial success. You'll learn key strategies for getting started, staying disciplined, and navigating common hurdles along the way. Whether you're just starting or looking to supercharge your savings, we’ll provide the tools and insights you need to hit that first $100K and set yourself up for even greater financial momentum.
July 22, 2025 at noon | Register Here
Solving the Puzzle of Retirement Taxes
Worried about taxes in retirement? Learn more about a few strategies to keep your taxes low.
August 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. | Register Here
Understanding Your Tier 2 Choice
This overview for public employees within their first year of URS-eligible employment will help you understand your two retirement choices.
August 13, 2025 at noon | Register Here
Understanding the Tier 2 Public Employee Hybrid Option
This is an overview for those that have selected the Tier 2 Hybrid Option and have more than one year of service.
August 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. | Register Here
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.
August 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. | Register Here
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.
August 28, 2025 at noon | Register Here
Planning for Inflation in Retirement
Inflation can seriously impact retirees, especially when living on a fixed income. The rising cost of living can erode your purchasing power over time, potentially jeopardizing your retirement plans. In this webinar, we’ll explore how inflation affects your finances in retirement and what strategies you can use to mitigate its impact. We’ll provide practical solutions to help you preserve your purchasing power and enjoy a stable, fulfilling retirement.
September 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. | Register Here
URS Payout Options and Partial Lump-Sum Option
Learn more about the different payout options URS has to offer at retirement.
September 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. | Register Here
Creating and Following Your Spending Plan
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Perhaps a spending plan can help you. Attend this webinar for strategies to manage your spending.
Tier 1 Public Employees: Understanding Your Pension
An overview of Tier 1 pension benefits.
Preparing to Retire
Are you hoping to retire some day? Here are some steps and considerations that you can make to prepare yourself for retirement.
Public Employee Loan Forgiveness
You may qualify to have your student loans forgiven. Attend this presentation to learn about public employee loan forgiveness eligibility.
Strategies for Paying Off Debt
Learn how to prioritize debt in your financial plan as we look at ways to minimize debt-related financial stress in our lives. We will discuss how to manage different types of debt along with strategies that can help reduce debt more quickly.
The Rules for Returning to Work
The Utah legislature this year provided another option for retirees to return to work after retirement and still get their retirement benefit. It doesn’t go into effect until July 2025. Learn about this and other the rules for returning to work with a URS Participating Employer.
Defeating Loneliness and Boredom in Retirement
People often feel lonely after they retire. Although this may be caused by relocation, the biggest culprit is leaving the structure, purpose, and companionship offered by a workplace without a plan for replacing it in another form. Learn how to combat loneliness and boredom in retirement during this presentation.
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.
Financial Fitness 101
We all know various measures of good physical health. But what about our financial health and well-being? This webinar will show you how you can assess your financial well-being and offer practical tips for improvement.
Psychology of Money
In this informative webinar you will learn the why behind our money habits and actions.
How to Avoid Post-Retirement Potholes
Everyone hopes and dreams to have a sweet ride in retirement. But there are some potential “potholes” out there, that can make for a bumpy drive. Sign up for this webinar to learn about several financial and non-financial “gotchas” to watch out for in your retirement journey!
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.
Fight the Fraud! How to Protect Yourself from Investment Scams
Whether you are new to investing in a 401(k) or other retirement savings plan or have been investing for years, it's important to protect your retirement nest egg. The Utah Division of Securities will help you understand the signs of fraud, and how to protect yourself from the dangers that exist.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Save?
Many people want to save for emergencies, retirement or just a fun trip. But, should you pay off your debts before saving? This webinar will discuss strategies that can be considered to answer this question.
Retirement Withdrawal Strategies / Spending Your Retirement Savings
Managing how you spend your retirement savings is important for not outliving your money. There are several withdrawal strategies you can take in retirement. Join us for this presentation to learn more about optimal withdrawal strategies in retirement.
Understanding my529 Plans
Learn about the advantages of college savings plans.
Understanding the Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter Hybrid Option
This webinar will provide an overview of the legislative changes to the Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter Retirement System that will go into effect on July 1, 2020.
Creating Your Retirement Lifestyle
Exploring the enormous personal and lifestyle transitions in retirement.
Ways To Be Generous To Your Future Self: Retirement Savings Strategies
Will your URS employer paid benefit and Social Security be enough to cover all retirement needs? Learn how making your own contributions to your retirement savings plan and beginning early can shore up your retirement and provide additional financial flexibility.
Financial Wellness - Credit Card Basics
Credit cards let you borrow money from a bank to make purchases. Usually you have 25-30 days to pay the money back. Attend this presentation to learn more about the role credit cards have on your overall financial wellness.
Retirement Investing 101
Worried about the volatile stock market? No need to fret. Learn basic investment principles to make better investment decisions for your retirement savings plans no matter the market conditions.
Understanding URS Target Date Funds
The right target date fund can make all the difference. Designed to address risk at each retirement savings stage, see what makes URS target date funds different from URS core funds.
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 we need to consider?
The Versatile Roth IRA
Could the Roth IRA be the right investment choice for you?
Financial Wellness Basics
This webinar will explain financial basics and offer practical tips for improvement.
Preparing for Retirement
Are you planning to retire soon – in about one to three years? In this webinar, we’ll provide essential tips and guidance to help you smoothly navigate the transition from working to retiring with URS. We’ll cover key steps and decisions you’ll need to make in the final stages of your career, helping you approach retirement with clarity and confidence.
Creating Your Purpose-Filled Retirement
Retirement is more than just a financial milestone – it’s a major life transition that requires thoughtful planning. While you may have your finances in order, have you considered how you’ll spend your time? Many retirees find themselves lost in the sea of free hours, struggling to fill their days with purpose. In this webinar, we’ll help you create a fulfilling retirement lifestyle that aligns with your personal interests and goals. Don’t just retire – thrive!
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