Here are some additional tools and resources that were referenced in Member Benefits’ “20 FAQs You Should Know About WRS” eBook.
Links | Videos | Calculators | Printables | Financial Planning Services
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Links
Social Security Administration website
When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits
(source: Social Security Administration)
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) website
(administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF))
Calculating your Retirement Benefits brochure
(source: ETF)
Videos
ETF video collection (source: ETF)
The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) has organized their collection of educational videos into stages of membership: New Employee, Mid Career, Nearing Retirement and Retired.
Calculators
Impact of withdrawals
This calculator is designed to help you determine how much of your savings remains after a series of withdrawals.
Retirement income
Use this calculator to determine how much monthly income your retirement savings may provide you in retirement.
Social Security Retirement Estimator (source: SSA)
Estimate your potential benefit amounts using different retirement dates and levels of future earnings.
Wisconsin Retirement System Benefit Calculator (source: ETF)
Calculate your projected Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) retirement benefit.
Printables
>>Pre-retirement checklist >>Retirement Pieces >>Sample WRS Statement >>ETF Age Reduction Chart
Financial Planning Services
Need help developing a financial plan for your retirement? Learn about the financial planning services offered through WEA Member Benefits to help members along their financial journey.
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