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Jan 31, 2024 5:30pm Jan 2024 Edition
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WRS Among Well-Funded Pensions in the U.S.

A recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts identified key WRS practices that make the Badger State one of the “well-funded states with tools to manage risk,” highlighting how other states could learn from the Wisconsin experience.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter

ETF Monitors Legislative Bills Introduced in 2023

ETF Budget and Management Director Tarna Hunter summarizes several Wisconsin Legislature proposals that, if passed, will affect rehired teacher and protective service annuitants. Other bills are also being monitored by ETF.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
ETF Secretary John Voelker

Secretary Voelker: Strength Through Resilience

It seemed like a normal Friday evening in May. It was a nice way to end a long week. Never would I have thought that during the night things would go from enjoyable to scary.

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Jan 31, 2024 5:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
SWIB Executive Director Edwin Denson

Denson: Trust Funds Weather Volatile Market in 2023

"It ain’t over till it’s over." That was certainly true for 2023. Just when it looked like many of the same issues that investors faced in 2022 would hold down returns, 2023 finished strong.

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Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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How to Protect Your WDC Online Account from Cybercrime

It might seem counterintuitive, but registering your WDC account online can reduce the chance that cybercriminals will be able to gain access to it. Take proactive steps to protect your account.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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Deferred Compensation Fees Reduced for 2024

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, administrative fees paid by participants of the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) will decrease by an average of 40% as recently approved by the Deferred Compensation Board.

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Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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ETF Governing Boards Welcome New Members

A staff from the Madison Area Technical College joins the ETF Board, while a Sheboygan County Board of Supervisor becomes the newest member of the Wisconsin Retirement Board. The Teachers Retirement Board also welcomes new members.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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WDC News Briefs

Faster WDC Contribution Amount Changes; Revised Contribution Limits in 2024; Domestic Relations Order Processing Fee; and more.

WRS News Online for Employees
Jan 31, 2024 4:00pm Jan 2024 Edition
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2023 Pre-Tax Savings Claims Due March 31, 2024

This includes all 2023 Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Limited Purpose FSA, Dependent Day Care Account, Parking Account, and Transit Account claims. Any 2023 pending claims requiring documentation or receipts must also be resolved by March 31, 2024.