Meet one-on-one with financial education professional, Jesse Stewart. đź“… Thursday, September 17 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.đź“Ť Carrington Hall 110901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO Jesse Stewart, Education Specialist with the Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan, will be on campus to meet one-on-one with employees about retirement savings and investment questions. Schedule your … [Read more...] about Mo Deferred Comp Representative on Springfield Campus September 17
Identity protection Scammers are becoming increasingly convincing, and bank scams can happen to anyone. A recent article from Allstate Identity Protection, Keep Your Finances Safe From Bank Scams, offers simple reminders for protecting your accounts and personal information. 🚨 A Few Ways to Protect Yourself Don't trust caller ID. Scammers can make a call appear to come … [Read more...] about đź’° Protect Your Finances From Bank Scams
Building Financial Health Throughout Your Career Your Future Retirement Is Built by the Choices You Make Today When you hear “retirement planning,” you may think it is something to focus on later in your career. The reality is that some of the most important retirement decisions happen long before retirement is on the horizon. Whether you are just starting your career at … [Read more...] about Retirement Planning Starts Now
Investing in Down Market When financial markets become volatile, it's natural to wonder whether you should stop investing until things "settle down." Seeing account balances fluctuate can be unsettling, but history has shown that emotional investment decisions often do more harm than good. The Missouri State University Benefits team encourages employees to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Stay the Course: What Market Volatility Means for Your Retirement Savings
Beneficiaries, Qualifying Events, and Community Estate Planning Resources When was the last time you reviewed your beneficiary designations? Many people complete beneficiary forms when they first enroll in benefits or start a new job and then forget about them. However, life changes over time, and keeping your beneficiary information current is an important part of protecting … [Read more...] about Life Changes Happen—Make Sure Your Beneficiary Information Keeps Up