Upcoming Webinars
Tap into Wise Credit Card Use
Tuesday, March 11 1:30–2:30 pm ET | Thursday, March 20 8:30–9:30 pm ET
Much like driving a car, understanding the rules and best practices of credit card use can significantly impact your financial journey. This webinar will cover:
- How credit cards impact your credit score and overall financial health
- Strategies to avoid interest charges and manage credit card debt
- Tips to maximize rewards and benefits
- Best practices for responsible credit card usage
Women & Investing
Wednesday, March 26 6:00 pm ET
There’s no denying the facts: Women tend to live longer. As a woman, how do know if you have saved and invested enough for your retirement? This webinar will cover:
- Key investment principles every woman should know
- Important opportunities like asset allocation
- Understanding investor behavior
- Differences between financial products like mutual funds and annuities
Are You Financially Healthy?
Tuesday, April 8 1:30–2:30 pm ET | Thursday, April 17 8:30–9:30 pm ET
We’ll talk about what it means to be financially healthy – which is so much more than just your credit score. True financial health is based on four key components: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan. This webinar will cover:
- The four pillars of financial health: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan
- How to assess your overall financial well–being
- Actionable steps to improve your Financial Health Score
- Determine your personal Financial Health Score during the session
Social Security & Your Retirement
Wednesday, April 9 6:00 pm ET
Regardless of how close or far away retirement is, chances are you have questions and could use someone at your side to help lead the way—especially with how Social Security works. This webinar will cover:
- The rules for starting Social Security benefits
- How spouses coordinate their benefits
- Different things you can do to potentially increase your benefits
- Where Social Security fits into your retirement plans
Medicare & You
Tuesday, April 15 6:00 pm ET
Medicare is a key part of planning your retirement journey. Understanding the basics can help you make your choice with confidence. Attending this seminar is a great first step in this process. This webinar will cover:
- Key differences between Medicare parts A, B, C, and D
- Tips for choosing your coverage
- How to enroll in Medicare
- How to plan your retirement income with health care costs in mind
Dollars and Sense: Managing Money for a Healthier Mind
Tuesday, May 6 1:30–2:30 pm ET | Thursday, May 15 8:30–9:30 pm ET
Did you know that your financial health can significantly impact your mental well-being? Explore the powerful relationship between money and mental health by diving into how financial stress affects your emotional state and learn how to create a balanced approach to money management, build financial resilience, and reduce anxiety around financial decisions. This webinar will cover:
- The connection between financial health and mental well-being
- How financial stress impacts your emotional state
- Strategies to manage money in a balanced, stress-reducing way
- Ways to build financial resilience to improve both financial and mental health
- Tools to reduce anxiety around financial decisions
Income for Life
Thursday, May 15 6:00 pm ET
You have retirement goals and plans for your financial future. But do you know what you should be doing differently to make real progress? This webinar will cover:
- Sources of retirement income you can rely on
- Retirement risks you face now
- Income strategies you should consider
- How you can use annuities to guarantee income for life
The Three Transitions to Retirement
Tuesday, May 27 6:00 pm ET
Your exciting next chapter will start soon. Are you ready? You’ll encounter financial, lifestyle, and emotional milestones along the way—but you’re not in this alone. This seminar will work to help you feel confident about your path to retirement. This webinar will cover:
- Ways to more confidently address the financial, lifestyle, and emotional transitions to retirement
- Guarding against risks and manage the inevitable ones
- Gauging when you’re ready for retirement
Buy or Rent: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Tuesday, June 3 1:30–2:30 pm ET | Thursday, June 12 8:30–9:30 pm ET
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a renter evaluating your next step, or simply curious about the current real estate landscape, deciding whether to buy or rent requires careful consideration. This session will help you navigate the pros and cons of both options by exploring the financial, lifestyle, and market factors that influence this important decision. This webinar will cover:
- The financial benefits and drawbacks of both buying and renting
- How lifestyle factors and market conditions impact your decision
- How homeownership builds equity and the flexibility that renting offers
- Tools to assess your personal financial readiness to buy a home
Rollover Planning
Tuesday, June 3 6:00 pm ET
Changing jobs is a common experience for most U.S. workers, but what’s the right thing to do with your retirement savings plan account from a previous employer? Chances are you have questions and could use someone at your side to lead the way—especially in understanding how your decision can impact your long–term retirement savings. This webinar will cover:
- Four major options for retirement plan balances when changing jobs
- Pros and cons of each options
- How a rollover works
- And more
Women & Investing
Tuesday, June 24 6:00 pm ET
There’s no denying the facts: Women tend to live longer. As a woman, how do know if you have saved and invested enough for your retirement? This webinar will cover:
- Key investment principles every woman should know
- Important opportunities like asset allocation
- Understanding investor behavior
- Differences between financial products like mutual funds and annuities
Recorded Webinars
Understanding Your Credit
The Signal Financial Consumer Lending team discusses:
- What’s a credit score?
- Role of the credit score
- How your score is determined
- Understanding your credit report
- Tips to improve and maintain your credit
Car Buying & Refinancing
The Signal Financial Consumer Lending team discusses:
- Figuring out a monthly payment when buying or refinancing
- Car buying research and tips
- Next steps to buying a car or refinancing your existing car loan
Home Refinancing and Equity
The Signal mortgage team discusses:
- Introduction to refinancing and equity
- How interest rates and terms play a factor
- The role of a loan officer
Homebuying Simplified
The Signal mortgage team breaks the homebuying process into three parts:
- Before: Prepare yourself for success
- During: What to look for and how to make the best of it
- After: Congratulations! What now?
IRA Investing 101
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