URS now offers Roth 401(k) and Roth 457(b) plans. These plans give you a new way to save for retirement and can help you build tax-free income for the future. Check with your employer to see if these plans are available to you.
Roth Frequently Asked Questions

Is a conversion to a Roth savings account (paying taxes on a traditional retirement balance now) a one-time event, an annual habit, or a trap to avoid? The answer depends on where you are in life! In 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 (Roth 401(k), Roth 457(b)), and what they may mean for your Roth conversion options.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9-10:30 a.m | Register
Monday, August 31, 2026, 2-3:30 p.m. | Register

You must make many different choices in saving for retirement. See which savings plans and investment options are right for you.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11 a.m.-noon | Register
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2-3 p.m. | Register
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