Three-day, virtual Road to Retirement conference to begin Wednesday

The spring 2021 Road to Retirement three-day virtual conference begins Wednesday (March 10) and runs through Friday (March 12). No matter where individuals find themselves on the retirement planning path, they will find topics that meet them where they are. The schedule is available to view online.

Multiple experts and resources from a variety of organizations – Center for Healthy Living, Fidelity, HSA Bank, Purdue HR Benefits, Purdue University Retirees Association, PERF, TIAA and more – will have presentations addressing a variety of financial wellness and retirement topics. Presentation topics include creating a budget, learning about your retirement plan and how to invest, understanding retiree health plan options, Social Security planning, retirement plan income options, mental health and social aspects of retirement, and much more. Some presentations will be offered live, and others will be pre-recorded for viewing anytime.

Registration is required for live presentations. Registration links are available within the conference schedule posted on the website through the link above.

Pre-program preparation encouraged for best takeaway

There are a few things that can be done ahead of time to prepare for the information that will be received from the Road to Retirement program. Those planning on attending are encouraged to review the following:

• Social Security  
  • Create a my Social Security account.
  • Check out the Retirement Estimator.
  • Review the Retirement Toolkit.
  • See the Benefits Planner: Retirement for detailed information about your Social Security retirement benefits, including when to apply.
• Medicare
  • Visit the Medicare website.
  • Review Medicare Costs at a Glance.
  • Learn What Medicare Covers.
  • Check out the Facility and Provider Search tool.
  • Read How to Apply Online For Just Medicare.
• Retirement plans
  • Log in to review Fidelity retirement account details.
  • Log in to review PERF retirement account details, if applicable. First-time registrants should enter their PIN. Call INPRS at (844) GO-INPRS for assistance.
  • Log in to review TIAA retirement account details, if applicable.
• Additional Purdue resources
  • Purdue Pre-65 and Post-65 Medical Plan Premiums.
  • HSA Bank (HSA/FSA/HRA) account details, if applicable.
  • Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA) website.

Checking into this information before or during the Road to Retirement conference will be beneficial to employees as they continue to plan for retirement. Those within two years of retiring will find this checklist helpful to stay focused and on track.

Questions

Questions can be directed to Human Resources at 765-494-2222, toll-free at 877-725-0222 or via email at hr@purdue.edu.