PUBLICATIONS Inside Illinois Vol. 21, No. 6, Sept. 20, 2001

benefits news

Free retirement planning seminars offered The University Office of Human Resources and the Benefits Center are presenting a new retirement planning seminar series for UI employees. Five free sessions will be offered, covering topics from goal setting to investing. Employees may enroll in the entire series or select individual sessions of interest.

Representatives from the Benefits Center, MetLife, Aetna, TIAA-CREF and Fidelity will lead the seminar discussions. The seminars:

• "Financial Planning"
  Oct. 1, Room 407, Illini Union
  10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  Learn the basics of financial planning and see how you can put your plan into action.
• "Goal Setting and Budgeting"
  Oct, 8, Room 404, Illini Union
  10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  This seminar will help you establish goals and prepare for the future and will present an overview of budgeting concepts that provide building blocks to effective cash management.
• "The 2001 Tax Law – Change Means Opportunity"
  Oct, 15, Room 407, Illini Union
  10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  Prepare for the future by learning about the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. This seminar provides information regarding how the new legislation enacts a number of changes that may have a positive impact on your retirement savings, starting Jan. 1.
• "Basics of Investing"
  Oct. 17, Room 406, Illini Union
  10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  This interactive workshop is designed to provide a better understanding of investments. You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of investing and to learn how investments can work for you.
• "Tax-Deferred Annuity"
  Oct. 29, Room 407, Illini Union
  10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  This workshop provides an overview of the various tax-deferred saving plans available at the UI and their importance in increasing your retirement income. Representatives from several of the 403(b) vendors will be present.
  

Seating is limited; interested faculty and staff members are encouraged to complete the registration form as soon as possible. Register online at https://nessie.uihr.uillinois.edu/cf/benefits/seminars/. For further information, contact the campus Benefits Center at 333-3111 or toll free at (866) 669-4772.