The Daily Bulletin

TIAA-CREF will present a series of "Financial Essentials" webinars. The interactive series will focus on information and strategies that can help you plan for your financial future. Each time you attend, you will be entered in a drawing to win one of two $50 gift cards. To register for any of the following webinars, log on to www.tiaa-cref.org/SunySchoolofFinancialFitness.

Money at Work: Foundations of Investing
Wednesday, September 16
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Learn the definitions of—and differences in—investment vehicles, and how to choose the right ones for your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Equally Prepared: Financial Planning for the LGBT Community
Wednesday, September 23
11:00 a.m.–noon
Discover the importance of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health-care directives, even with the U.S. Supreme Court's marriage equality ruling.

Halfway There: A Retirement Checkup
Wednesday, October 14
10:00–11:00 a.m or 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn how to get retirement savings on track—and keep them there.

Paying Yourself: Income Options in Retirement
​Thursday, November 12
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Learn the basic rules that govern the most common types of retirement accounts and gain perspective on when to tap into different assets.

Healthy Numbers: Integrating Health Care into Your Retirement Plan
Wednesday, December 9
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Learn the key ideas, trends, and numbers you'll need, as well as the real benefits—and costs—of Medicare. (Retiree health insurance benefits should be further discussed with the Human Resources Benefits office).