Top 5 Retirement Mistakes University Employees Make - And How To Avoid Them
Avoid costly mistakes and boost your retirement confidence—learn the top 5 pitfalls U-M employees make and how to avoid them.
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About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
Welcome to our webinar: Top 5 Retirement Mistakes University Employees Make – And How to Avoid Them
If you're a university faculty or staff member planning for retirement, this session is for you. We’ll walk through the most common (and costly) mistakes we see in the U-M retirement system—and more importantly, how to avoid them.
You’ll leave with practical insights you can apply right away to strengthen your retirement strategy, reduce unnecessary taxes, and avoid missed opportunities.
We’ve designed this webinar to be direct, helpful, and tailored to the unique benefits available to university employees.
Reserve your spot—we look forward to having you join us.
Frequently asked questions
No. This webinar is 100% educational. We’re focused on helping university employees better understand their retirement options and avoid common mistakes. There’s no product pitch—just real guidance you can use.
This is designed specifically for University of Michigan faculty and staff who want to make informed decisions about their retirement. Whether you’re early in your career or within five years of retiring, the content will be relevant.
Not at all. This webinar is meant to empower you with clear, practical information—whether you manage your finances on your own or work with a professional.
We’ll walk through the most common issues we see across many employees, including how to coordinate the Basic Plan, 403(b), and 457(b). While we can’t give individual advice during the session, we’ll provide a framework that helps you apply what you learn to your own planning.
The webinar will last approximately 45 minutes, followed by a short Q&A for any additional questions.
No—this session is completely free.
Register anyway—we’ll send out a recording to everyone who signs up.