Are you on track to retire? HSTA and the NEA Retirement Program want you to be sure.

Seminars will be held in all counties statewide to help HSTA members who are within five to 10 years of retirement.

They'll help you answer questions like: Which ERS Pension option do I take? How do I maximize my Social Security benefit? Do I have enough put away for retirement? Do I need long-term care insurance?

Lunch or dinner will be served.

HSTA members are welcome to attend any seminar regardless of their chapter, and may bring a spouse or guest who is close to retirement. We apologize in advance that we are unable to accommodate children.

Oahu

  • Tuesday, March 5, at 6 p.m., Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street (RSVP online here by Thursday, Feb. 21)
  • Tuesday, March 19, at 11 a.m., Prince Waikiki, 100 Holomoana Street (RSVP online here by Thursday, March 7)
  • Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m., Waikele Country Club, 94-200 Paioa Place (RSVP online here by Monday, March 25)
  • Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m., Waikele Country Club, 94-200 Paioa Place (RSVP online here by Monday, April 8)

For more information or to RSVP via phone, call (808) 951-7185, extension 21.

Hawaii Island

  • Thursday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m., Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive (RSVP online here by Monday, Jan. 21)
  • Friday, March 15, at 5:30 p.m., Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Drive (RSVP online here by Tuesday, March 5)

For more information or to RSVP via phone, call (808) 951-7185, extension 19.

Kauai

  • Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m., Mariachi's Restaurant, 4-1387 Kuhio Highway (RSVP online here by Thursday, Jan. 31) 

For more information or to RSVP via phone, call (808) 951-7185, extension 15.

Maui

  • Thursday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m., Maui Arts and Cultural Center, One Cameron Way (RSVP online here by Monday, Feb. 11)

For more information or to RSVP via phone, call (808) 951-7185, extension 19.

Molokai

  • Thursday, March 7, at 5 p.m., OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, Suite D2 (RSVP online here by Friday, March 1)

For more information or to RSVP via phone, call (808) 951-7185, extension 15.

Planning Your Financial Journey Webinars

There's no age limit to ensure your financial security. These webinars are designed for teachers who are in the beginning to middle of their careers and want to learn the foundations of their financial journey.

Sign up now if you've ever had the following questions: How do I make a budget? How much should I be putting away for retirement? How does my ERS pension work? Will Social Security benefits be around when I retire? What investment options do I have?

Webinars take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates via Zoom Conference Call, and last around 30 to 45 minutes:

  • Thursday, Jan. 24
  • Thursday, Feb. 7
  • Thursday, March 28

Registrations are due one week prior to your selected date. Click here to register online.

Want some advice now? Check out NEA Member Benefits' top financial resolutions you must make this year.

Herbert S. Shiraishi is a registered representative offering securities through Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG). Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through SFGA LLC, a registered investment advisor. IFG and SFGA LLC are unaffiliated entities. While this is a benefit for HSTA members, no HSTA monies will be used for these events.