Fiscal Fitness Week sessions and notes

Augustana faculty and staff attended a series Fiscal Fitness Week events Jan. 22-25 on a range of topics.

For those who could not attend, or who missed a session, here are session notes.

Benefits to Infinity and Beyond  — tips for controlling health care costs and making the most of your health care plan. 

Little Known Facts about the Augustana Benefits — an overview of the benefits plan and new earning statements.  

Smart Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits, presented by John Pavelka of Wells Fargo.

Estate Planning Basics for Everyone! presented by John Pavelka.

Live-Work Rock Island Housing Program — James Jones of the Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation discussed the assistance available for eligible buyers when purchasing a home within the Rock Island city limits.

Tax Reform: Major Changes and How They Could Affect You, presented by Olivia Melton, assistant professor of accounting at Augustana.

Know Before You Go, presented by Paula Ryan, strategic account executive with UMR.

Within Reach: Transitioning from Career to Retirement, presented by Patrick Windle and Jennifer Mcclure of TIAA.