Retirement Readiness

The Road Leading to Retirement:

Things to Prepare for Your Next Big Step

Planning for retirement can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Pension Fund is here to help. Join our Retirement Education Director, Rev. Aaron Smith, on the road to help you prepare for the next phase. In these seminars, Aaron will walk you through a step-by-step process of preparing for and entering into retirement. The topics covered will include things such as applying for Social Security and getting your pension started as well as things to consider when it comes to budgeting and living well in your retirement years. You will learn how to calculate what your pension will be in retirement and how our partners at Your Money Line can offer guidance for this next chapter.

We invite all Pension Fund members between the ages of 55-72, who are thinking of retiring within the next year, to find an event near you. It is free to attend and we welcome spouses too. The seminar lasts roughly 4 hours with free lunch provided. We've been with you through the years to help you save for retirement, let us help as you prepare for your next steps on your road to retirement readiness.

Life events play a role for many in deciding when to retire.

51% said a desire to do other things or spend more time with family was important for their decision to retire.*

47% said they chose to retire simply because they reached retirement age.*

2024 Seminar Schedule

Below is a list of our upcoming seminar events. If you don't see an event near you, not to worry. We will be adding more seminars soon.

LOCATION
Union Avenue Christian Church | 733 Union Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108

DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, May 15
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

COST
Free, Lunch Provided

LOCATION
First Christian Church | 101 N. 10th Street, Columbia, MO, 65201

DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, May 16
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

COST
Free, Lunch Provided

LOCATION
Saint Andrew Christian Church | 13890 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062

DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, June 12
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

COST
Free, Lunch Provided

Scottsdale, AZ | February 22, 2024
First Christian Church | 7405 E. McDonald Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, 85250

Wilson, NC | February 29, 2024
First Christian Church | 207 Tarboro St NE, Wilson, NC 27893

Wichita, KS | March 18, 2024
Hillside Christian Church | 8330 E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67206

Tulsa, OK | March 20, 2024
Harvard Avenue Christian Church | 5502 Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135

Edmond, OK | March 21, 2024
First Christian Church, Edmond | 201 E. 2nd St, Edmond, OK 73034

Missed your event? Contact Rev. Aaron Smith at asmith@pensionfund.org with your retirement readiness questions.

Find Resources on Your Journey To Retirement

Your Money Line

Your Money Line offers free financial coaching from financial guides who can walk you through every step of preparing to start retirement. You can also find helpful resources on their online dashboard such as the Mock Retirement course that will help you get started.

Learn More about YML

Check Out The Blog

Read past blog articles such as Are you Retirement Ready? to help you start to answer your questions around retirement readiness.

The Blog

Download the Retirement Readiness Worksheet

In our seminar, we will be sharing this helpful checklist of things to consider as you prepare to start your pension.

Download Worksheet