Benefits - September and October 2022

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TIAA 6-Minute Check Up
We all know it’s important to invest and save for retirement, but what if you could also improve your overall ­financial health? Login or register to your TIAA account at TIAA.org/colgate and take a 6-Minute Check-Up. Answer a few simple questions and you'll receive a personalized list of topics. You can track your progress and explore topics when you're ready. Visit TIAA.org to get started.
 

TIAA Webinars register here for upcoming events. 

October 11, 2022, 12:00 p.m. — Looking to turn your retirement savings into a “paycheck” for Life: Learn how creating a diversified income plan—one that uses a combination of income sources and includes annuity income that’s guaranteed for life—can help reduce the risks you may face in retirement and ensure you have income that never runs out.

October 12, 2022, 12:00 p.m. — Quarterly economic and market update with TIAA’s Chief Investment Strategist: Take a closer look at our views on the financial markets, including key market drivers, the U.S. economy, policy and politics, and investing in public markets. We’ll also cover the challenges that investors face and how to navigate them.

October 12, 2022, 3:00 p.m. — Money at Work 1: Foundations of investing: Discover how you can manage risk versus reward as well as understand the role of investing and managing risks, ways to help accelerate savings and tools that can help sustain a portfolio.

October 13, 2022, 12:00 p.m. — Live with confidence in retirement; 5 steps to creating your retirement income plan: If you’re thinking about making the transition to retirement, this webinar is essential for understanding how to create an income plan that helps you maximize your savings. In five steps you’ll learn how different sources of income work, how to build your strategy for lifetime income and what to consider when planning withdrawals from your retirement assets.

October 19, 2022, 3:00 p.m. — Social Security Considerations: Social Security will likely play a significant role in building your retirement income. Learn the basics about Social Security including eligibility.
 

Fidelity Webinars

October 10-November 4, 2022 — Fidelity Women Talk Money: Fidelity's Women Talk Money Team is hosting a series of events throughout October around the theme "Invest in You: Reframe and re-energize your finances." Marquee events include special guests, like the Emmy-Nominated Writer/Prodcer/Actor, Mindy Kaling. You can now access the Toolkit on PSW - please scroll down to the bottom of the PSW page, under "Additional Resources," for an email, article, and digital signage to share with your associates and ERGs. Please note, some events are also being offered in Spanish.


Tuesday November 8, 2022 Fidelity and TIAA on campus one-on-one meetings
Virtual Fidelity appointments with Ken Woods can be scheduled online at fidelity.com or by calling 1-800-642-7131.
Virtual TIAA appointments with Darryl Fiasconaro can be scheduled online here or by calling 1-800-732-8353.

Tuesday November 15, 2022 TIAA on campus Meetings
Virtual TIAA appointments with Darryl Fiasconar can be scheduled online here or by calling 1-800-732-8353.

 

CU WELL Program — Deadline to submit/earn points is November 30, 2022
As we move into the final quarter of the year, we want to remind employees how to earn the full $300 for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions. To earn the FSA contribution, employees need to earn a total of 300 points. Employees hired between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2022 only need to earn 150 points to receive $150 towards your FSA.  

Earn the points by completing healthy activities and attend the On Campus Biometric Screening on Wednesday, September 13. 

Points can be awarded in areas that are important in your life, like how to improve sleep, boost nutrition, or add more movement to your day. Explore online journeys, link a fitness device, track physical activity, and more. It’s your choice! 

To view the point structure visit the Colgate Employee Benefits page under Other Benefit Providers

Tuesday, November 8 — Biometric Screenings, James C. Colgate Clark Room:

To Register for an  Appointment

  • Log into Virgin Pulse through the CU Well Website Sign-In on the Colgate Portal
  • Select Benefits at the top of the page and select LabCorp
  • Click Start Now or Continue under Onsite Screening
  • Set Location to Colgate University
  • Select Your Time
     

Mammogram Services in Partnership with Community Memorial Hospital
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Department of Human Resources is partnering with Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) to encourage women over the age of 40 to take the time in October to complete a mammogram. CMH has invested in their women’s imaging services and now provides private waiting rooms. 

Colgate employees who sign up below will receive a call from CMH staff members, who will complete the registration process and collect insurance information ahead of time, allowing a reduced wait time on the day of the appointment. Please register by the end of the day on Oct. 10 if you wish to be contacted by CMH. Register here.