Category: Benefits News


TIAA Financial Webinars October 13-15

TIAA is offering several one-hour live webinars from October 13-15 addressing a wide array of financial issues including retirement assets, Medicare, alternative investments, Health Savings Accounts and cybersecurity. Click HERE for more information and how to enroll for the seminars.


TIAA Webinars September 15-16

TIAA is offering several one-hour live webinars from September 15-16 addressing a wide array of financial issues including asset allocation, 529 college savings plans, the Presidential election and the economy, and saving for your ideal retirement. Click HERE for more information and how to enroll for the seminars.


New Paid Leaves and COVID-19 Accommodations Webinar

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides paid leave protections to employees who qualify for Emergency Paid Sick Leave and/or Expanded Family Medical Leave. Employees unable to work or telework due to a COVID-19-related reason, including childcare issues, may be eligible to request these paid leaves. In addition, employees who are members of vulnerable populations…


Retirement Plans Webinar Scheduled for July 30

TIAA will host a retirement benefits webinar for all UA system employees on July 30 at 9:00 a.m. Participants will learn more about the retirement plans offered by TIAA and how they complement the TRS pension.  Other topics include: the importance of starting to save early, budgeting, investing 101 basics, social security, and basic money…


Special TIAA Seminar on Recent Market Volatility

A TIAA Financial Essentials webinar Global Lookout: When is it safe to come out? Join us for a special webinar where Brian Nick, Nuveen Chief Investment Strategist, will share his perspective on the recent market volatility. He will cover what’s driving current volatility, some strategies to help you deal with the current market swings, as…


2020 Teacher’s Retirement Systems Seminars

2020 TRS Retirement Preparation Seminars If you are within 5 years of retirement eligibility, learn more about your RSA Benefits at a 2020 TRS Retirement Preparation Seminars. Register online at www.rsa-al.gov or mail in a completed registration form. Dates for Tuscaloosa are: March 4th, March 5th, October 14th, and October 15th. Dates for other locations can be found here _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2020…


Changes are coming to the voluntary retirement plans

The University of Alabama System (UAS) is committed to providing our employees with competitive retirement benefits.  A comprehensive review of the UAS voluntary retirement plans was recently conducted to identify opportunities to streamline and simplify plan participation and administration while reducing fees. As a result of this review, UAS plans will transition from two providers,…