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Planning for Retirement
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The University of Maine System, Office of Human Resources is pleased to provide employee "Planning for Retirement" seminars. These annual half-day seminars are designed to help employees begin thinking about and actually make financial plans for their retirement years. Even if employees intend to continue working for some time, experts agree that advance planning is extremely important to help assure a secure and satisfying retirement. We are therefore extending invitations to employees and their spouse/partner to attend the seminar beIng offered at their campus. Due to space limitations, we are restricted to inviting employees who are at least age 40 or age 45 depending on the campus (please see below).
The seminar will cover several major topics, including:
- financial planning
- Social Security
- the University's retirement programs
- University life and health insurance benefits now and in retirement
Guest speakers will be presenting several of the topics.
Below is the schedule which indicates the date, time, and location for this year's seminars. If possible, please register 7 days prior to your seminar date. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide refreshments at this year's seminars; therefore, please feel free to bring your own.
The University of Maine System is committed to providing access to people with disabilities. Anyone needing an accommodation to participate in the "Planning for Retirement" program should contact their campus benefits office in advance of that campus' scheduled date.
2012 Seminar Schedule Coming Soon
2011 Seminar Handouts
Please return to this website approximately 2 weeks prior to the seminars to print the handouts you want and bring with you to your seminar.
Planning for Retirement
Understanding Your Financial Situation
Medical, Dental & Other Benefits Information
Retirement Income
Other Helpful Retirement Tips
- Ten Rules for Good Mental Health in Retirement
- Legal Tips from the Better Business Bureau
- Glossary of Legal Terms Relative to Wills
Planning for Retirement Seminar Evalution Form
Related Information
- TIAA-CREF website
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Faculty & Professional Retirement Plan Description (PDF)
- Hourly-Paid Basic Retirement Plan (PDF)
- Retirement Plan for Classified Staff (Formerly Defined Benefit Plan NCRP) (PDF)
- Optional Retirement Savings Plan for Classified Employees (PDF)
- Salary Reduction Agreement for Faculty & Professional Employees
- Salary Reduction Agreement for Hourly-paid Employees
- UMS Retiree website
- Social Security Retirement Estimator
Contact Benefits
The above is a brief summary of retirement benefits offered by the University of Maine System. If you would like to discuss your retirement options, contact your local University Office of Human Resources.
If you have a question about your benefits coverage, benefit deduction amounts or any other benefit related question, contact the Employee Beneits Center toll-free at 1-866-269-9635 (or local 973-3373) or email benefits@maine.edu. Be prepared to give your Employee ID number.
Last Updated: January 17, 2012->