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SUMMARY:Understand Your Benefits. Strengthen Your Financial Future.
DESCRIPTION:Your workplace benefits are valuable—but understanding how they fit into your financial future can feel complicated. Join AFGE Local 2779 for an engaging educational workshop organised to make important benefit information easier to understand. \nEnjoy coffee and refreshments while exploring practical insights that may help you ask better questions\, understand your available options\, and approach future financial decisions with greater confidence. Whether retirement is approaching or still years away\, this workshop offers helpful education for every stage of your career. \nThe event will be held at two days with two different locations:\nDay 1: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 AM–2:30 PMDoors open: 8:00 AMVenue: VA Outpatient Clinic – JacksonvilleAddress: 1536 N Jefferson Street\, Jacksonville\, FL 32209 \nDay 2: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM–2:30 PMDoors open: 9:30 AMVenue: Jacksonville North VA ClinicAddress: 145 Heron Bay Road\, Jacksonville\, FL 32218 \nAttendees are encouraged to arrive when the doors open to check in\, enjoy refreshments\, and get settled before the workshop begins. \nWhether retirement is approaching or still several years away\, understanding your benefits can help you ask better questions and make more informed decisions. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn in a welcoming environment and connect with resources that can support your financial planning journey. \nSpace may be limited\, so advance registration is encouraged. Scan the QR code on the event flyer to register for Coffee with the President in under a minute. \nFor Fast Registration Click here: https://shorturl.at/Bdek0 \nFor additional information\, call 202-359-9000.
URL:https://pwrretirementgroup.us/event/understand-your-benefits-strengthen-your-financial-future/
LOCATION:Jacksonville North VA Clinic\, 145 Heron Bay Rd\, Jacksonville\, FL 32218\, Jacksonville\, FL\, FL\, 32218\, United States
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SUMMARY:90 Minutes Today Could Transform Your Federal Retirement Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Invest 90 minutes—and gain valuable knowledge that can benefit your retirement planning for a lifetime. \nJoin AFGE Local 518\, in collaboration with PWR Retirement Group\, for a live educational Zoom webinar created specifically for federal workers. Hosted by Erika Alexander\, President of AFGE Local 518\, this informative workshop will help you better understand your federal benefits and make more confident\, informed decisions as you prepare for retirement. \nDuring this webinar\, you will learn about: \n\nFederal retirement benefits and how they contribute to your retirement income.\nStrategies to maximize your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).\nPractical approaches to building a stronger retirement plan.\nDisability retirement benefits available to eligible federal employees.\nThe ORA Portal and how it can support your retirement planning.\nFederal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and its role in protecting your family.\n\nBy attending\, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of your benefits\, identify important areas of your retirement strategy that may need attention\, and learn practical ways to prepare for a more secure financial future. \nEvent Details:\nDates: October 21 and December 16\, 2026\nSession 1: 12:00 PM–1:30 PM\nSession 2: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM\nDuration: 90 minutes\nLocation: Live via Zoom \nChoose the date and session time most convenient for you. \nRegister Now: https://tr.ee/Aq4pKP \nTo reserve your place by phone\, call 202-359-9000.
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SUMMARY:Key Retirement Moves for Federal Employees: Two-Day Educational Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AFGE Local 554\, in collaboration with PWR Retirement Group\, invites federal workers to attend a two-day educational workshop focused on understanding federal retirement benefits and preparing for important retirement decisions. \nFederal retirement planning involves much more than selecting a retirement date. Employees must consider how their pension\, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)\, life insurance\, survivor benefits\, retirement savings\, and other available benefits may work together. Without a clear understanding of these areas\, it can be difficult to evaluate retirement options and make informed choices about the future. \nThis workshop is designed to provide practical\, easy-to-understand education about the key components of federal retirement planning. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about their benefits\, identify important planning considerations\, and prepare more meaningful questions before making retirement-related decisions. \nThe event is open to all federal workers\, whether retirement is approaching soon or is still several years away. \nHosted By\nAaron BarkerPresident of AFGE Local 554 \nWorkshop Dates and Session Times:\nDate 1 – Monday\, October 26\, 2026 \n\n8:00 AM\n10:00 AM\n12:00 PM\n\nDay 2 – Tuesday\, October 27\, 2026 \n\n8:00 AM\n10:00 AM\n12:00 PM\n\nMultiple session times are available on both days\, allowing federal employees to select the workshop time that works best for their schedules. \nWhat You Will Learn\nDuring the workshop\, attendees will receive educational guidance on several important areas of federal retirement planning\, including: \n\nUnderstanding federal retirement benefitsLearn about the primary benefits that may contribute to your financial well-being during retirement and how those benefits can work together as part of a broader retirement strategy.\nIdentifying the right time to retireExplore some of the factors federal employees should consider when evaluating a potential retirement date\, including age\, years of service\, benefit eligibility\, financial readiness\, and personal retirement goals.\nReviewing FERS and CSRS retirement considerationsGain a clearer understanding of important considerations under the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System. The workshop will help attendees recognize how their retirement system may affect their planning decisions.\nMaximizing TSP contributions and retirement savingsReview the role of the Thrift Savings Plan in building retirement savings. Attendees will learn why contribution levels\, investment decisions\, agency matching\, time horizon\, and long-term planning can influence retirement preparedness.\nUnderstanding FEGLI and survivor benefit optionsLearn about the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program and important survivor benefit considerations. The session will highlight questions employees may want to review when considering financial protection for their families and beneficiaries.\nPersonalized retirement benefit discussionsAttendees will have an opportunity to raise questions and participate in discussions related to their federal retirement benefits\, personal goals\, and areas of concern.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis educational workshop may be especially helpful for: \n\nFederal employees who want a clearer understanding of their benefits\nEmployees who are beginning to plan for retirement\nMid-career employees who want to strengthen their retirement strategy\nEmployees approaching retirement eligibility\nFERS and CSRS participants\nEmployees seeking greater clarity about TSP\, FEGLI\, and survivor benefits\nFederal workers who want to prepare informed questions before making retirement decisions\n\nYou do not need to be ready to retire to benefit from this workshop. Learning how your benefits work earlier in your career may give you more time to evaluate your options\, strengthen your savings\, and address potential gaps in your retirement plan. \nEvent Location\nVenue: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportLocation: 6000 N Terminal Parkway\, Suite 4000\, Atlanta\, GA 30320\, United States \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is encouraged. Scan the QR code on the event flyer to select a session and complete your registration.\nFast Registration: https://shorturl.at/KcYXf \nAdditional Information\nFor questions or more information\, call: \n202-359-9000 \nJoin us for an informative workshop created to help federal workers better understand their benefits\, evaluate their retirement options\, and take a more confident and informed approach to planning for the future.
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LOCATION:Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International  Airport\, 6000 N Terminal Pkwy Ste 4000\, Atlanta\, GA 30320\, United States\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Countdown to Retirement: What Every Federal Employee Should Do in the Final 5 Years
DESCRIPTION:The last five years before retirement can bring important decisions about your federal benefits\, retirement income\, and next steps. Join Kendrick Hayes\, President of AFGE Local 2778\, for a two-day educational event created for federal employees who want to prepare thoughtfully for the transition from federal service to retirement. \n\nThis event offers time to focus on the questions that often come up as retirement gets closer: What should you review now? Which information should you gather? How can you get a clearer picture of the benefits and resources that may be part of your retirement? Whether you already have a target retirement date or are beginning to think about your options\, the sessions are intended to help you take stock of where you are and identify areas that may need attention. \nPrepare for the decisions ahead\nRetirement preparation involves more than choosing a date. Federal employees may need to review their service and benefit information\, consider how retirement savings could fit into their income plans\, and understand the choices they may face before leaving government service. Starting these conversations in advance can give you more time to gather records\, identify unanswered questions\, and seek information from the appropriate sources. \nDuring this event\, attendees can learn about considerations that may be relevant during the final years of federal employment\, including: \n\nReviewing your federal retirement benefits and the information used to estimate them\nOrganizing your records and noting questions to resolve before retirement\nConsidering how retirement savings may fit into your broader income picture\nPreparing for benefit elections and other decisions connected with retirement\nThinking through the timing of your transition out of federal service\nIdentifying reliable sources for confirming details about your individual benefits\n\nThe program is designed to support informed preparation. Your benefits\, eligibility\, and available choices depend on your individual work history\, plan coverage\, and circumstances\, so it’s important to confirm personal details with the relevant official sources. \nEvent details\n\nDates: October 28 and 29\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. each day\nVenue: Pete Wheeler Auditorium\, Room GA-104 (Ground Floor)\nLocation: ATL VAMC\, 1670 Clairmont Road\, Decatur\, GA 30033\n\nFederal employees and others interested in preparing for retirement are welcome to attend. Use the QR code on the event flyer to register and reserve your place. Consider bringing a notebook and a list of questions you would like to explore. \nFor Fast Registration Click Here: https://shorturl.at/Jp0Ks \nTake time now to understand what information you have\, what you still need to learn\, and which questions you want answered before retirement. Join AFGE Local 2778 for “Countdown to Retirement: What Every Federal Employee Should Do in the Final 5 Years.” \nFor more information\, contact PWR Retirement Group at 202-359-9000\, email info@pwrretirementgroup.us\, or visit pwrretirementgroup.us. \nThis event is educational. Information presented is general and may not apply to every attendee. Confirm your personal benefits\, eligibility\, and plan rules with the appropriate official sources.
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LOCATION:Pete Wheeler Auditorium\, Room GA-104 (Ground Floor)\, ATL VAMC 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur\, GA 30033\, Clairmont Road Decatur\, 30033\, Georgia
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