Virtual Road to Retirement event slated for Sept. 26-29 for all benefits-eligible employees

All benefits-eligible employees are invited to take part in the upcoming virtual Road to Retirement event, which aims to help individuals navigate a lifelong road to retirement.

Scheduled for Sept. 26-29, the event is designed to meet employees where they are on the retirement planning path and offers resources for all stages of retirement planning — from early career to advanced — regardless of life or career stage. It’s never too early or too late to build the foundation for a fulfilling, financially secure future.

The Road to Retirement fall conference is offered virtually to accommodate various work schedules and allow employees to attend the sessions that are of most interest. Best of all, many of the sessions are available afterward so individuals can revisit any or watch one they might have missed.

Retirement Planning at Every Stage

Whatever stage in life an individual finds themselves, Fidelity — Purdue’s official provider of education, guidance and assistance related to retirement plan investments and decisions — along with the other Road to Retirement presenters, will share a variety of helpful information to assist individuals on their retirement journey. As Road to Retirement approaches, there are some resources that might be helpful based on where an individual currently is in regard to retirement. They are outlined below:

Just getting started?

Retirement may be far off, but the sooner someone begins, the less stressful saving for it will be. There are good practices to put in place early to make it easier to build the retirement nest egg that’s wanted.

Consider watching “Managing My Money” or “Identify and Prioritize Your Savings Goals.” 

When life happens

Most people will have to adapt their retirement plan from time to time when life

happens. The important thing is to manage through those events to get your retirement plan back on track.

Consider watching “Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses.”

On the cusp of retirement?

Some individuals are in the home stretch. They’ve been saving, and now they’re about to see all their planning come to fruition. As they inch closer, they’ll need to start making decisions on income and health care.

Consider watching “Making Sense of Medicare.” 

PERF retirement program participant?

A special session for PERF retirement program participants will be available both in-person and virtually at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will learn more about the PERF retirement program, including program basics and retirement income options.