💡 Build Your Financial Wellness & Retirement Readiness

At Missouri State University, wellness is a priority—and that includes financial wellness and retirement readiness. Building a strong financial foundation can reduce stress today while helping you prepare for the future.

To support that goal, TIAA is offering a series of educational webinars designed to meet you wherever you are in your financial journey.

🏫 Your Retirement Plan Partner

• TIAA administers the faculty CURP retirement plan
• Serves as an approved asset manager for the 403(b) retirement savings plan
• CURP Faculty Option: Eligible to transition to MOSERS after 6 years of service

💰 Understanding Your 403(b)

A 403(b) is a flexible, tax-advantaged retirement savings plan available to:

✔️ Full-time employees
✔️ Part-time employees

You can contribute through payroll deductions using:

• Pre-tax contributions → lowers taxable income now
• Roth (post-tax) contributions → tax-free income later
• Or both → for added flexibility

➡️ A powerful way to supplement MOSERS or CURP and build additional retirement income.

📅 Upcoming Webinars

APRIL

📊 Quarterly Economic and Market Update
April 15 | 11 a.m. (CT)
Understand how global economic trends may impact your retirement strategy.

👨‍👩‍👧 Navigating the Sandwich Generation
April 22 | 10 a.m. (CT)
Balance caring for aging parents while supporting adult children.

MAY

🧠 Money Psychology: Beyond the Numbers
May 7 | 10 a.m. (CT)
Learn how emotions and habits influence financial decisions.

🎓 Finance for New Grads
May 19 | 11 a.m. (CT)
Build strong financial habits early—budgeting, benefits, and planning.

JUNE

📆 Set Your Retirement Date
June 10 | 11 a.m. (CT)
Create a roadmap to reach your retirement goals.

🔐 Identity Theft: Safeguarding Your Finances
June 25 | 10 a.m. (CT)
Learn prevention strategies and what to do if you’re targeted.

🌱 Additional Financial Wellness Resources

Missouri State supports your financial wellbeing beyond retirement planning:

💬 Mercy EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Free, confidential financial counseling available 24/7 for budgeting, debt, and financial concerns.

🏦 Educational Community Credit Union (ECCU)
Banking, loans, and financial education tailored for employees

🎓 Missouri MOST 529 Plan (MOST)
Save for education expenses with tax advantages

♿ MO ABLE (MO ABLE)
Save for disability-related expenses without impacting benefits

🚀 Get Started

✔️ Register now to attend live sessions
✔️ View on-demand webinars at tiaa.org/webinars

Take advantage of these tools to strengthen your financial future—because financial wellness is a key part of your overall wellbeing.

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