Attend retirement conference events from UK Human Resources in October
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2025) — University of Kentucky employees considering retirement soon, or who just want information on retirement, are invited to attend retirement conference events from UK Human Resources during October.
“The retirement series is a valuable opportunity for employees nearing retirement to learn more about retirement income, health insurance and overall well-being,” said Gail Carbol, HR benefits manager. “Employees want a clear understanding of retirement eligibility, the process and the costs of their insurance.”
UK HR leaders say employees want a better understanding of retirement eligibility and the retirement process, as well as cost. The retirement conference is a great way not only to get information about eligibility, but also about benefits still available after retirement, how to continue working at UK post-retirement and how to navigate living through retirement.
The retirement conference is Oct. 1-20. The sessions for the conference are as follows:
- Wednesday, Oct. 1: Staying Active: Ages and stages, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
- Thursday, Oct. 2: Thriving in Retirement: Cultivating your emotional well-being and discovering your next chapter, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
- Monday, Oct. 6: UK retiree symposium: Balancing career and caregiving; a strategic approach to manage the day-to-day, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
- Wednesday, Oct. 8: Fidelity: Estate plans can help protect what matters most, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
- Tuesday, Oct.14: Protecting your financial identity with CAPTRUST, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: Working with STEPS after retirement, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
- Thursday, Oct. 16: TIAA: Protect your future; set your retirement date, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
- Monday, Oct. 20: Solving the social security puzzle with CAPTRUST and retiree health benefits, 8 a.m.-noon via Zoom and in-person at Gatton Student Center Harris Ballroom (maximum in-person attendance: 232).
Participants can find out more information and register for all events on the conference website.
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