Estate Planning 101 – February 15
Guest Speaker: Jason Paulsmeyer, LAGERS Chief Counsel Who Should Attend: Members nearing retirement, Retirees Planning how your estate will be handled upon your death can be very overwhelming. Join LAGERS Chief Counsel Jason Paulsmeyer as he discusses the basics of estate planning including wills, power of attorney, trusts and more. Register Watch Recording
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – February 16
This is an online Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar. In this Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar, we will cover topics such as how your benefit is calculated, the retirement application process, payment options, taxes, COLAs, and other after retirement topics. This webinar is open to all LAGERS members wanting to know more about the retirement process. Please fully complete the registration so that we are able to generate your benefit estimate. A Pre-Retirement Seminar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event. Technical requirements for virtual seminar: A computer with speakers (mobile phones are compatible as well) Stable internet connection May require you to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting. Contact Ginnie Medlin at 573.632.6366 or email [email protected] for more information. Register View Recording
Pre-Retirement Seminar – Jefferson City
LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, United StatesWho should attend: Members within 5 years of retirement. This seminar includes a short discussion on how your benefit is calculated. Then the focus shifts to the retirement application process, payment options, the taxation of your benefit, the cost of living adjustments and options for working after retirement. Register View Recording
Taxes, COLAs, and Working After Retirement – Februrary 23
Who Should Attend: Pre-Retirees and Retirees While applying for retirement and selecting a payment option are important, they are not the only pieces of the puzzle when it comes to your LAGERS retirement benefit. This webinar discusses three of the other important topics surrounding your LAGERS benefit: taxes, cost of living adjustments and working after retirement. Register View Recording
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – March 3
This is an online Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar. In this Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar, we will cover topics such as how your benefit is calculated, the retirement application process, payment options, taxes, COLAs, and other after retirement topics. This webinar is open to all LAGERS members wanting to know more about the retirement process. Please fully complete the registration so that we are able to generate your benefit estimate. A Pre-Retirement Seminar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event. Technical requirements for virtual seminar: A computer with speakers (mobile phones are compatible as well) Stable internet connection May require you to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting. Contact Ginnie Medlin at 573.632.6366 or email [email protected] for more information. Register View Recording
Pre-Retirement Seminar – Blue Springs
Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, MO, United StatesWho should attend: Members within 5 years of retirement. This seminar includes a short discussion on how your benefit is calculated. Then the focus shifts to the retirement application process, payment options, the taxation of your benefit, the cost of living adjustments and options for working after retirement. Register View Recording
Employer Reporting Webinar – March 8
Who should attend: Administrative, statement, and payment contacts for LAGERS A review of some of the more detailed facets of LAGERS monthly reporting requirements. Topics include ‘free six month period;’ which wages should I report?; how to handle various types of employee leave; termination, transfers, and retirements of employees; and much more. Register View Recording
Social Security Overview with Guest Speaker from SSA – March 15
Social Security Overview with Guest Speaker from the Social Security Administration Register View Recording
Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar – March 16
This is an online Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar. In this Virtual Pre-Retirement Seminar, we will cover topics such as how your benefit is calculated, the retirement application process, payment options, taxes, COLAs, and other after retirement topics. This webinar is open to all LAGERS members wanting to know more about the retirement process. Please fully complete the registration so that we are able to generate your benefit estimate. A Pre-Retirement Seminar packet including your benefit estimate will be emailed to you before the event. Technical requirements for virtual seminar: A computer with speakers (mobile phones are compatible as well) Stable internet connection May require you to download the Zoom app or software prior to the meeting. Contact Ginnie Medlin at 573.632.6366 or email [email protected] for more information. Register View Recording
Pre-Retirement Seminar – Springfield
Double Tree - Springfield 2431 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri, United StatesWho should attend: Members within 5 years of retirement. This seminar includes a short discussion on how your benefit is calculated. Then the focus shifts to the retirement application process, payment options, the taxation of your benefit, the cost of living adjustments and options for working after retirement. Register View Recording
LAGERS Advocacy Day
LAGERS J. Robert Ashcroft Building 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, Missouri, United StatesLAGERS Advocacy Day focuses on engaging and educating your legislators about the importance of public service and defined benefit plans. Join your fellow public servants as we share how local government employees impact their communities and how LAGERS helps our public servants achieve financial security in retirement. Advocacy Day will take place at LAGERS' J. Robert Ashcroft building and will include lunch, a 2022 session update, and some advocacy training followed by transportation to the capitol for scheduled visits with your elected official(s). New and experienced advocates are welcome! Register
How LAGERS Fits In Your Path to Financial Security – March 24
Who Should Attend: Members at any career stage – especially new hires, HR personnel, Administrators This session is specifically designed to help you better understand how LAGERS fits in to your personal financial picture, how your benefit grows and the value it brings to your financial picture. This is a great session for you, especially if you are a newer employee who's just beginning your journey to financial independence. This webinar is a CLA Core Requirement Register View Recording