The sessions run about two hours. By planning early, participants can meet the challenges of attaining financial independence. Workshop is designed for those age 45 and up. The session addresses the six most important questions a person must ask before retirement. Sources of retirement income, Social Security, benefits, pension plans and IRAs will also be explored.
Participants are free of further obligation.
Brooks stresses the importance of the meeting, which occurs 80 days before Commencement. Committee members who cannot attend should call 5-6006. The session will help participants understand the disk registration process and how to access employers listing positions with the Career Center through both campus recruiting and resume referral programs. Participants will learn how to use JobLine and will have an opportunity to purchase a disk package at the workshop. Jack Flanagan of the Massachusetts Teachers Association will discuss retirement issues, particularly the merging of the retirement plan and the Social Security offset.