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Financial Literacy Month events

April is Financial Literacy Month! It’s a great time to learn about your retirement savings options. Your Total Rewards team has planned programming to help every employee classification learn about options. 

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Pension Plan

April 16, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join University benefits counselors Jeff Altringer and Lori Stotesbery to discuss the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) pension plan and how Fidelity voluntary plans can work in tandem with it. 

This webinar is intended for Civil Service and Labor-represented employees who automatically contribute to MSRS. Visit the plan comparison webpage for more information on eligibility. 

Register for the MSRS Webinar

Faculty Retirement Plan

April 17, noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join University benefits counselors Jeff Altringer and Lori Stotesbery to discuss the Faculty Retirement Plan (FRP) and how Fidelity voluntary plans can work in tandem with it. 

This webinar is intended for Faculty and P&A employees who automatically contribute to the FRP. Visit the plan comparison webpage for more information on eligibility. 

Register for the FRP Webinar

Voluntary Retirement Plan Options

April 19, noon to 1:00 p.m. 

Is saving through a voluntary plan right for you? Should you contribute pre-tax or after-tax dollars? Learn how to prioritize your needs and choose the right plan for you in this free Fidelity webinar. 

Register for the Voluntary Retirement Plan Options Webinar

How to Use Fidelity’s NetBenefits Tools and Resources

April 26, noon to 12:30 p.m. 

Fidelity representatives will go over the financial planning tools available through the platform that are free to any University employee who is paid regularly. That’s right, you don’t need to contribute to a Fidelity retirement plan to use the resources! 

Register on Fidelity's "Appointment Scheduler" web page by selecting “Virtual Event” as Event Type.

All events earn 200 Wellbeing Points for those who participate in the Wellbeing Program! 

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New process for HR Leads to request a MOU or grievance settlements about applicable union/collective bargaining agreements

Reminder: the University must comply with NEO requirements under PELRA.

Benefits-eligible employees can adjust marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, a change in eligibility, or another life event.

Toolkit will help HR leads prepare supervisors for PAT transition.

Reminder that non-emeriti retired employees need to update their benefit information.