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The
Bottom Line
Annual
Administrative Workshop Sept. 22-23
Door
prize donations needed by Sept. 15
The 16th annual Administrative Workshop, which provides ITD employees
an opportunity for professional development and internal networking,
will be Sept. 22-23 in Boise. A dinner and reception will be held the
evening of Sept. 22 in the East Annex conference room, followed by a
full-day session at the Nazareth Center in west Boise.
This
year’s event, Riding the Waves of Change, focuses on adapting to
the changing work environment and developing the skills to successfully
manage the constantly evolving workplace.
To make the workshop even more rewarding, organizers want to provide an array of quality door prizes. ITD staff members who would like to donate a homemade or purchased item, are asked to contact one of the following in Boise: Debbie Dugger, ext. 8555; Tammie Jauregui, ext. 8036; Evey McAdams, ext. 8084; Judy Rogers, ext. 8201; or Sue Higgins, ext. 8808. Donated items are needed by Sept. 15.
A
reason to celebrate
Mark your calendars. Tuesday
(Sept. 7) has been designated National 401(k) Day, focusing attention
on the benefits of planning ahead for retirement by participating in
a pre-tax 401(k) program. "Imagine yourself basking on the beach,
cruising cross-country in your recreational vehicle, or just gardening
in your own back yard," suggests promotional material from ITD
Human Resources. "Whatever your retirement dream is, we can help
make it happen. This 401(k) Day you can make the most of your PERSI
Choice Plan 401(k)."
Among the benefits provided by 401(k) plans are:
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Pretax contributions mean you pay fewer taxes
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Your investment is tax-deferred until you withdraw your funds
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Convenient payroll deduction
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Loans from your 401(k) account are possible
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You can contribute whatever percentage of pay you want
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There are 11 investment options from which to choose
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You have 24-hour access to your account information
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Rollovers from other retirement accounts are allowed
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Your funds are immediately 100 percent vested
To start contributing, or to change your contribution amount, contact the payroll office in Human Resources or your respective business office. You also may call PERSI toll-free at 1-866-437-3774 or visit the web site at http://www.persi.state.id.us/choice.htm
First
in series of retirement workshops offered Oct. 7
ITD employees on the threshold of retiring
(within the next five years) will benefit from workshops presented by
the public Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). The first PERSI 505 workshop
will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the large conference room at
the District 3 office on Chinden Blvd.
Workshop participants are asked to take income information to the session; calculators and worksheets will be provided. A registration fee of $15 is required, but it will be returned to all participants. Those who register but do not attend will forfeit the fee. For a registration form, contact Vonda Schuld at District 3 or Carlin Hill in the Human Resources office at Headquarters. Those interested also may check the PERSI web site at: http:// www.persi.state.id.us for a registration form. It should be returned with payment.
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Topics to be covered include:
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PERSI retirement options
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Social Security benefits
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Managing income in retirement
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Healthcare costs
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Tax implications of retirement and
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Estate planning
ITD will host another PERSI 505 workshop at the District 3 office on March 16, 2005. Several other classes also are planned for next spring at District 3 and Headquarters including: PERSI 101 on March 9; and PERSI 202 on March 23. For more information, contact Hill at ext. 8012.