myHR: October 1, 2014

Make a Pay Date with Your Future Self

It’s easy to forget about one of the most important but frequently overlooked people in your life—your future self. Between play dates, due dates and other daily appointments, it’s no wonder the future self gets neglected. Even if you can’t picture what you’ll be like 30 or even 5 years from now, one thing is certain. You’ll still need money, especially when you retire. That’s why Penn is offering a series of Save for Retirement Week information sessions. Make a pay date with your future self and register for the session that’s right for you.

From October 21 through October 23, Penn will host a series of seminars with retirement counselors from the Vanguard Group and TIAA-CREF. At these free, on-campus informational programs, you’ll learn convenient ways to save the amount that fits your present finances and your future plans.

Save for Retirement Week Events

Save More - Investing for Retirement for Early Savers, October 21, 11am - 12pm
Planning for Retirement - For Those Approaching Retirement, October 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Catching Up on Saving for Retirement, October 22, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
She's Got It: A Woman's Guide to Saving and Investing, October 23, 11am - 12pm
Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement, October 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

 Morris Arboretum Session
Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement, October 28, 1pm – 1pm
Contact Morris Arboretum Finance & Administration to register.

 New Bolton Center Session
Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement, October 31, 12pm – 1pm
Contact Nancy Hammond to register.

You can also receive free one-on-one counseling from the Vanguard Group and TIAA-CREF professionals. To schedule an appointment, contact:

• TIAA-CREF: www.tiaa-cref.org/letstalk1, 1-800-732-8353
• The Vanguard Group: www.meetvanguard.com, 1-800-662-0106 (x14500)

Don’t short change your future self. Register today and discover how small, simple steps you can take now will help you to build a more secure tomorrow.

Penn’s Work and Family Month Events

In October, Work and Family Month, Penn’s Quality of Work Life and Benefits professionals are highlighting the University’s worklife services with a series of events, including the 22nd annual Penn Family Day celebration on Saturday, October 18.

Penn’s practical, thought-provoking, and fun Work and Family Month programs are free to faculty and staff. Take a look at the schedule below and register for the events that match your work and life interests.

The Work and Family Month programming goes beyond October with From Overwhelmed to Leading the Life you Want, a timely discussion with Washington Post journalist Brigid Schulte and Wharton Professor Stew Friedman.

Penn’s commitment to supporting your career, community, and personal goals continues throughout the year. For more information about healthy living, dependent care, and work and life resources, visit the Work and Life Support website.

Did You Know?

You can ride the LUCY (Loop through University City) shuttle for free with your valid PennCard. This convenient transit service runs between 30th Street Station and University City Monday through Friday from 6:30am until 7pm. Visit the Penn Transit Services website for schedule links and details about all your transportation options.