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.

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.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, noon-1 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.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2-3 p.m. | Register

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A URS Refresher for Teachers Resuming Their Careers

 

Returning to teaching after time away? Get reacquainted with your URS benefits and retirement planning considerations now that you're back in the classroom.

Monday, November 2, 2026, 4-5 p.m. | Register

Understanding the Tier 2 Hybrid Option

  

Understand how your Tier 2 Hybrid benefit works and how it fits into your overall retirement planning.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026, noon-1 p.m. | 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

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

Tier 2 Choice

Webinar

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

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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

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

RETIREMENT PLANNING

  • 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

  • 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.

  • The Quiet Path to Wealth
    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

  • 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

  • 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

URS Health Benefits

PEHP/Medicare