March 11 & March 26

Education and guidance for CURP, 403(b), and 457(b) participants at Missouri State

TIAA — administrator of the College and University Retirement Plan (CURP) and an approved investment provider for the University’s 403(b) retirement savings plan — is offering two educational webinars this March designed to help you prepare for and navigate retirement with confidence. These free educational webinars are open to everyone — you do not need a TIAA account to participate.

Missouri State also offers voluntary retirement savings through the 457(b) plan, and both 403(b) and 457(b) options are available to full- and part-time employees.

📅 Your Guide to Living Well in Retirement

Wednesday, March 11
10 a.m. CT

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Retirement is more than a financial milestone — it’s a life transition. This session focuses on the human side of retirement and how to build a fulfilling next chapter.

You’ll learn how to:

• Find renewed purpose
• Maintain physical, mental, and emotional wellness
• Create and sustain meaningful connections

📅 Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Thursday, March 26
11 a.m. CT

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If you’ve made pretax contributions to a retirement account, taxes are deferred until withdrawal — but beginning at age 73, the IRS requires distributions through Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).

This session will explain:

• When RMDs apply
• Exceptions to the general rules
• How to take your RMD
• How to avoid penalties
• Options for your distributed funds

A Reminder About Your MSU Retirement Options

• CURP faculty participants may elect to transfer to MOSERS after six years of service.
• 403(b) and 457(b) supplemental savings plans allow you to build additional retirement income beyond your primary plan.
• Both full- and part-time employees are eligible to participate in voluntary savings plans.

Whether you are early in your career or approaching retirement, these TIAA webinars provide practical, timely guidance aligned with your Missouri State retirement benefits.

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