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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.

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.

ETF announces the appointment of Patti Epstein as Chief Benefits Officer (CBO), who leads the Division of Benefits Administration.

A map of the first floor of the Hill Farms building labeled with room numbers and an arrow to the main entrance lobby.

WRS retirement benefits are calculated using two methods: the formula method, and the money purchase method. ETF calculates your benefit using both methods and automatically pays you the higher amount. See how each method is calculated and resources for estimating your benefit.

Find out what taxes affect your WRS retirement benefit and health benefits.

Understand the steps to report a death and ETF’s process for paying benefits.

Your WRS account information is confidential, and no one can receive information about or make changes to your account unless authorized. You can authorize another person to make changes to your account by submitting a financial power of attorney document to ETF.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds for the year ended December 31, 2003 provides comprehensive information about ETF, the Wisconsin Retirement System, and other benefit programs administered by ETF.

Provided you did not close your WRS account by taking a separation benefit, your beneficiaries may be entitled to a benefit after your death. Understand how and what benefits are paid upon your death.