Remaining Purdue, Fidelity ‘Summer School’ classes support retirement readiness

August workshop registration open to all faculty and staff

Through August, Purdue employees are invited to continue building financial confidence and retirement readiness via the final sessions of the summer school financial well-being series. Offered by Purdue in partnership with Fidelity — the university’s provider of retirement education, guidance and support — the next session will take place Aug. 11and is available at no cost.

Financial wellness remains an important part of overall well-being and long-term career success at Purdue. Aligned with the financial wellness pillar of the Your Path Wellness Program, the no-cost virtual sessions provide practical guidance on retirement topics that many employees encounter throughout their careers. The offerings support Purdue’s commitment to providing resources that help employees navigate important financial milestones and prepare for future goals with confidence.

The 2026 summer school curriculum comes to an end with the following two sessions:

Retirement Readiness capstone

  • Aug. 11: Understanding Roth Contributions in Your Workplace Savings Plan; register here 
  • Aug. 18:Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy; register here

Whether retirement is decades away or approaching in the near future, access to financial education and planning resources can help employees navigate key decisions with greater confidence and clarity.

Additional support

University employees have access to one-on-one consultations with Fidelity workplace financial consultants at no additional cost as part of their retirement program. Available virtually or in person, these consultations offer personalized guidance related to individual financial goals and retirement planning needs.

More information is available in the “Retirement Planning — How You Benefit from a Fidelity Consultation” video, which provides an overview of what to expect from a consultation with a Fidelity workplace financial consultant supporting retirement programs at Purdue University, Purdue Global and Purdue Research Foundation.

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