Monday, April 8, 2024 12:00to13:00

Personal Finance 101: Align you Money Habits with your Goals

This is a 4-part series offered by the Health and Wellness Program.

Setting a goal, drafting a budget, monitoring your expenses, and reevaluating—these steps sound familiar, right? Despite an abundance of free budgeting and financial tools available through online searches, an astounding 47% of Canadians are still living paycheck to paycheck. Why is that?

Classified as: faculty, My Healthy Workplace, Health and Well-being, staff, Staff Health and Well-Being
Monday, April 8, 2024 12:00to13:30

Intended for all members of the McGill University Pension Plan and McGill University Pension Plan for Members of the Service Employees' Union, and of particular interest to those members approaching retirement. Topics will include:

Classified as: retirement, planning, pension plan, QPP, OAS
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 13:00to14:30

Intended for members of the McGill University Pension Plan who need additional information on the settlement options available to them at retirement or termination of employment.

Topics will include:

  • When can I settle my holdings?
  • What is the variable benefit of the MUPP?
  • What is a Life-Income Fund (LIF)?
  • What is an annuity?
  • Overview of the McGill Group LIF and other preferential arrangements
  • How do I access my pension holdings online?
  • What does locked-in mean?

Registration:

Classified as: settlement, variable benefit, life income fund, MUPP
Monday, April 15, 2024 12:00to13:30

Intended for members of Part A (hybrid segment) of the McGill University Pension Plan (joined prior to January 1, 2009).

We recommend that, if possible, members of Part A attend this session before attending a Settlement Options Information Session. **If you attained age 65 prior to August 2020 or already settled your defined benefit holdings, you should not register for this session as the defined benefit minimum provisions no longer apply in these cases.

What we will cover:

Classified as: hybrid, pension plan, Part A, defined benefit minimum, supplement
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 13:00to14:30

Intended for members of the McGill University Pension Plan who are approaching retirement and the payout phase of their careers. It is highly recommended that you attend a Retirement Information Session and/or Settlement Options Information Session prior to registering for this session. Topics will include:

Classified as: decumulation, payout phase
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:00to13:00

Offered by the Health and Wellness Program and the McGill Office of Sustainability

Want to reduce the environmental impact of your travel but not sure how? Just ahead of the summer holidays, join Marie-Claude Carignan, Climate Officer, for a workshop on how holiday travel and commuting to work can improve your health, build community, and also help protect the environment!

Classified as: faculty, lecture, My Healthy Workplace, staff, workshop, Staff Health & Well-Being
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:00to13:00

Offered by the Health and Wellness Program in collaboration with The Quebec Cancer Foundation

Join this informative session that delves into the essential elements of cancer prevention. Cancer is a prevalent and often preventable disease, and through simple lifestyle changes, you can take proactive steps to reduce your risk and enhance your overall well-being. To put into practice what you learned, the Health and Wellness Program will also be launching a 30-Day Cancer Prevention Challenge on May 1 (participation in the challenge is optional).

Classified as: faculty, staff, My Healthy Workplace, Staff Health and Well-Being
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:00to13:30

Intended for Part B members (defined contribution - joined on or after January 1, 2009) of the McGill University Pension Plan and newly hired employees contemplating joining the Plan.

Topics will include:

Classified as: new hires, pension plan, joining, contributions, Part B, investment options
Friday, May 10, 2024 12:00to13:30

Intended for all members of the McGill University Pension Plan and McGill University Pension Plan for Members of the Service Employees' Union, and of particular interest to those members approaching retirement. Topics will include:

Classified as: retirement, planning, pension plan, QPP, OAS, post-retirement benefits
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00to13:30

Intended for members of the McGill University Pension Plan who need additional information on the settlement options available to them at retirement or termination of employment.

Topics will include:

  • When can I settle my holdings?
  • What is the variable benefit of the MUPP?
  • What is a Life-Income Fund (LIF)?
  • What is an annuity?
  • Overview of the McGill Group LIF and other preferential arrangements
  • How do I access my pension holdings online?
  • What does locked-in mean?

Registration:

Classified as: settlement, variable benefit, life income fund, MUPP
Thursday, May 16, 2024 13:00to14:30

Intended for members of Part A (hybrid segment) of the McGill University Pension Plan (joined prior to January 1, 2009).

We recommend that, if possible, members of Part A attend this session before attending a Settlement Options Information Session. **If you attained age 65 prior to August 2020 or already settled your defined benefit holdings, you should not register for this session as the defined benefit minimum provisions no longer apply in these cases.

What we will cover:

Classified as: hybrid, pension plan, Part A, defined benefit minimum, supplement
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:00to13:30

Offered by the Health and Wellness Program 

In today's stressful world, many children and young people experience immense stress at school and at home, affecting their self-confidence, behavior, sleep and interpersonal relationships. Discover tools to reassure children, build confidence and help them spread their wings.

Register here.

Classified as: faculty, My Healthy Workplace, Health and Well-being, staff, Staff Health and Well-Being
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