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Retirement Planning: An Action Plan for Women

See retirement from a woman's perspective. Find out why retirement is different for women and the factors that put women at a disadvantage when it comes to planning and saving for retirement. A presentation by the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.

WRS News Online for Employees
May 1, 2025 4:45pm
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

One in five people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. The theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Month, "Turn Awareness into Action," couldn't be more timely.

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Caregiving

The costs of providing care are high and demands on a caregiver's time are significant. Even if you are not a caregiver currently, there is a good chance you will be at some point in your life. Use the information and resources on this page to help you learn about caregiving and make a plan for financial security.

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Your Benefit Handbook

This handbook provides general information about benefit plans administered by ETF and does not contain complete information for all benefits. Use this handbook as an overview and contact your employer’s benefits office for specific information applicable to you.

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Sep 26, 2019 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2018

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2018 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2017

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2017 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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Wisconsin Retirement System Financial Report 2016

Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements and Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards for the year ended December 31, 2016.

ET-8501
Jul 18, 2023 2:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2021

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2021 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

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WRS Guide to Retirement

This brochure can help you complete a retirement application. It also covers general topics and provides answers to questions frequently asked by members that met with a benefits specialist in person.

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Sep 29, 2021 5:00pm Report Active Employee / Other Benefit Recipient

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2020

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2020 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.