New Educational Video: WRS Core and Variable Trust Funds

What are the differences between the Core and the Variable Trust Funds? Is Variable Fund participation still a good choice for members – how does it affect retirement benefits? The Department’s newest online video, The WRS Trust Funds-Core and Variable, provides the answers to these and other frequently- asked questions about the Wisconsin Retirement System Trust Funds. The 48-minute program also provides information about the State of Wisconsin Investment Board’s management of trust fund investments, how effective rates and annuity adjustment are calculated, what it means to have a Variable “excess” or “deficiency” and how to cancel and/or elect Variable participation.

View The WRS Trust Funds-Core and Variable

Minimum Technical Requirements for Viewing the Presentations

A webcast is the transmission of sound and images via the Internet. Through the use of Mediasite technology, the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is producing webcasts that enable Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) members and employers to participate in or view presentations, training sessions, and other ETF-sponsored events that they would not be able to attend in person. ETF archives these webcasts for future viewing. To view a webcast, please make sure your computer meets all of the following requirements:

• You must have a computer with 16+ MB RAM and a sound card with speakers or headphones to view and listen to a webcast. A streaming player software, such as Windows Media Player, and a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher) or Netscape, are also required. If you are using older versions, please visit Microsoft’s Internet site for assistance.
• Internet connection: DSL or Cable (broadband) connections work well. For dial-up, modems need to be a minimum of 56 kbps.

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