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Mo Deferred Comp Representative on Springfield Campus September 17

August 31, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Meet one-on-one with financial education professional, Jesse Stewart. đź“… Thursday, September 17 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.📍 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

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: 457(b), education, employee wellness, financial wellness, pension, retirement, savings, wellness

MOSERS

April 10, 2026 by Deidre Mings

🏛  Key Things to Know Retirement planning can feel complex, but understanding your MOSERS benefits makes it much simpler. Here’s a quick guide to the essentials. đź§® Final Average Pay (FAP) Your MOSERS pension is based on your highest 36 consecutive months of pay. This average, combined with your years of service and plan multiplier, determines your guaranteed monthly … [Read more...] about MOSERS

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), CURP, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, Mo deferred comp, Mosers, pension, retirement, savings, seminar, Social Security, webinar, wellness

Understanding Your Retirement Plan: Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution

June 2, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Retirement Plans When planning for retirement, it’s important to understand the type of employer-sponsored retirement plan you have. Missouri State University employees may be enrolled in either a defined benefit plan like MOSERS or a defined contribution plan such as CURP.  Each plan offers unique advantages—and knowing the difference can help you maximize your retirement … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Retirement Plan: Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), Corebridge Financial, CURP, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, Mo deferred comp, Mosers, pension, retirement, savings, TIAA

Compensation Increase

July 20, 2021 by Deidre Mings

You have earned it, with planning, maximize your financial gain Need help with your finances? The New Directions employee assistant program (EAP) , has multiple financial resources; including online education tools, webinars, financial consults, and/or counseling.  The New directions EAP program is available to both full and part time employees. Log in using code MSU. Are … [Read more...] about Compensation Increase

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: credit fee waiver, EAP, MOST, pension, retirement, savings

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