Getting a foot up on retirement savings is important for all. Women, however, can already be a step – or more – behind in saving for their golden years.

Because of this gender gap, Fidelity Investments, one of the two trusted partners that administer U-M’s Retirement Savings Plans, offers two free webinars just for women next month. If you can’t attend live, view on-demand at your convenience.  

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Advance your knowledge about financial basics through Fidelity's and TIAA's free July programs:

Fidelity

• Women Talk Money: Organize, Plan and Own Your Future
  Learn the core principles of budgeting and saving, as well as how being actively involved in your finances can help you reach your goals.
  Wednesday, July 12 – 2 p.m.
• Women Talk Money: 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Money
  This webinar will focus on faster, more convenient ways to save and invest, based on what’s happening in your life.
  Thursday, July 27 – noon
• Insights Live: Financial Planning for Life’s Many Changes
  This webinar will address major life changes, such as buying a new home, becoming a caregiver, welcoming a grandchild and losing a life partner, and how these milestones can affect your financial plan.
  Thursday, July 13 – noon

Register for the events above and view more Fidelity webinars at fidelityevents.com/allevents/special.

TIAA

• Invest for Success: 5 Principles You Need to Know
  This webinar will help participants understand the key principles of saving to meet their retirement goals.
  Tuesday, July 18 ­– 3 p.m.
• Write Your Next Chapter: 5 Steps to Set Your Retirement Date
  Learn how to decide when the time is right to retire. Factors include estimating your retirement expenses, closing income gaps and identifying key milestone that can affect your retirement finances.
  Thursday, July 20 – 1 p.m.
• Take Control of Your Financial Life: 5 Steps to Managing Money and Debt
  This webinar will help participants sharpen their day-to-day financial skills, from managing money, to paying down debt, to setting savings goals.
  Wednesday, July 26 – noon

View webinars and register on TIAA’s Webinar Lounge page,  vshow.on24.com/vshow/TIAACREF_VE/exhibit/LiveWebinarLounge?l=en. You will be asked to verify your log in to your TIAA account before you will be granted access.

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