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Financial Wellness

Financial wellness is an important part of our overall wellness, particularly our mental health. When our finances are not in order or we do not have a plan moving forward (e.g. a household budget), we become stressed. As most of us know, increased stress leads to poor sleep, hormonal dysregulation, overeating or undereating, hypertension, an increase in cardiovascular disease, and the list goes on.

Below, you will find several well-known financial resources as well as educational videos from MOSERS and Mo Deferred Compensation. David Gibson, with Mo Deferred Compensation, is available for teleconferences at your convenience. Email David to set up a personal consultation, which is free for Northwest employees, at davidg@mosers.org.

Contact MOSERS for questions regarding your pension.  Benefit Counselors are a valuable source for information regarding your benefits and are available to assist you weekdays from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm.  To schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor, please contact 800.827.1063 or 573.632.6100 and one of our counselors will be happy to assist you.

Future MOSERS Webinars

Newer Employees and MOSERS

Enroll in a Newer Employees and MOSERS webinar on Oct. 24 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

  • Target audience: For employees with zero to five years of service with the state (not yet vested)
  • Length: 5 hours
  • Agenda: Learn about employee benefits administered by MOSERS, including pension plan features, life insurance, long-term disability and your personal retirement savings plan options with MO Deferred Comp. Speakers include MOSERS and MO Deferred Comp.
  • Register: http://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6136218690693332492

Mid-Career

Enroll in a Mid-Career webinar on Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

  • Target audience: For employees with at least five years of service (vested) and 10 or more years until retirement eligibility.
  • Length: 5 hours
  • Agenda: Join us to learn about employee benefits administered by MOSERS, including pension plan features and how different career and life events may affect your pension benefit. You will also hear from MO Deferred Comp regarding retirement savings plan options and learn valuable strategies for saving money.
  • View: MOSERS Mid-Career Education - Find Your Direction (50-second video)
  • Register: Through your myMOSERS account.
    • Follow the step-by-step instructions to enroll in the session.
    • Make sure you complete both steps of the registration process:
      • myMOSERS and
      • GoTo Webinar (you will find this link on the confirmation page of your myMOSERS enrollment).

Ready to Retire College & University

Enroll in a Ready to Retire College & University Webinar on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon.

  • Target audience: For employees within five years of retirement eligibility.
  • Length: 3 hours
  • Agenda: These sessions help general state employees understand the decisions they will need to make and to prepare for the retirement process. You will also hear from MO Deferred Comp.
  • Register: Through your myMOSERS account.
    • Follow the step-by-step instructions to enroll in the session.
    • Make sure you complete both steps of the registration process:
      • myMOSERS and
      • GoTo Webinar (you will find this link on the confirmation page of your myMOSERS enrollment).

40% of Americans cannot come up with the money for a $1,000 emergency

Over $5,800 The average credit card balance held by Americans

Only 30% of Americans have a long-term financial plan that includes savings and investments

$75,000/year The average income for households who make a budget

$65,000 The average amount Americans have in retirement savings

Inflation cited as a leading reason for worker’s dissatisfaction with compensation

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Workers say monitoring is common (apa.org)

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Workers value employer support for mental health (apa.org)

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