Educate Me

UT System provides many resources to help you learn how to plan for your retirement. In addition, the approved providers are also on hand to help you as you consider your contributions and investments.

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight

LEARN HOW TO SAVE

How much is Enough?

My Retirement Outlook screenshotFind out with My Retirement Outlook, a comprehensive tool that allows you to predict just what you can expect to receive during your retirement and what it will take to get to where you want to be.

 

 

What Expenses could you cut back on?

Saving for Retirement doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your enjoyment of today. Small economies can help you find money to put toward your future. Find out what expenses you could cut back on today and how much that could help you save over 10, 20, and 30 years. Let's get started.

 

WATCH ONLINE PRESENTATIONS

Is TRS Enough?(13 min) Listen to Podcast

Is TRS Enough? VideoThis video provides an excellent overview of benefits available to you as a TRS participant, and then explores how the UTRetirement Programs can help fill the gap between what TRS can provide, and what you will actually need to replace your income when you retire.

 

 

 

Gen Y (19 min)

Why Women Should Save video snapshot You're young and healthy, and retirement is furthest from your mind. But right now, this instant, is the best possible time for you to start saving so that when you do think about retirement, you'll have the tools and savings you need to make it a good one.

 

 

Why Women Should Save For Retirement (8.5 min)

Why Women Should Save video snapshot Women have different savings needs and priorities, and those needs make participation in a UTSaver retirement savings plan that much more important.  Find out why in this presentation.

 

 

Rethink, Rebuild, Retire (7 min) Listen to Podcast

Rethink, Rebuild, Retire VideoThis video explores the new reality of investing in a post-recession world. The discussion includes methods to recover from losses you might have incurred during the market down-turn, rebuilding your investment portfolio through allocation or rebalancing, and rethinking your retirement plans are all important factors when looking to the future. 

 

Understanding the Cost of a Loan (5 min)

Video: Understanding the cost of a loan Taking a loan from your UTSaver account may seem like a good idea, but before you sign that form you should understand the potential impacts of taking a loan a UTSaver 457(b) or 403(b) plans.

 

 

Federal Tax Saver's Credit

If you're eligible and contribute as much as $2,000, you could qualify for a Saver's Tax Credit of up to 50% of your contributions--$1,000 subtracted from your income tax payment. Learn More

OTHER RESOURCES

View the new Fund Performance Report »

Tax Savings Calculator
Review your personalized pre-tax out-of-pocket expenses and tax savings. Access this calculator by logging in to My UT Benefits.

Need help choosing an investment mix?
Each provider has representatives available to meet with you to help put together your retirement portfolio. In addition, many provider websites offer online planning tools to help you manage and track your portfolio on your own. View a list of representatives for your institution.

 

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