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Capital Financial Planners Virtual Seminar
2021-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MD, United States
Capital Financial Planners Virtual Seminar: THE FIVE ASPECTS OF A ROCK-SOLID FEDERAL RETIREMENT PLAN
Thursday, September 16th at 12:00pm
Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6148014241393136652

What will be covered?

Pension & Benefits: What are the most important aspects of your federal pension, benefits, and FEGL.
Security: Social Security Maximization, Break-even Ages, & Spousal BenefitsThrift Savings Plan: Determining the best allocation to use Post-Election and beyond.
Roth vs. Traditional: What are their effects on my long-term retirement plans and how do I decide between the two?
Tax Planning: A Federal employee’s retirement differs significantly from a private sector employee, which lead to a unique set of tax planning opportunities.

PNC Virtual Seminar: Spending Diet
2021-09-08 12:00 | Online, DC, United States
PNC Virtual Seminar: Wednesday, September 8th at Noon: “Spending Diet, Reducing Your Spending”
Zoom Link: https://pnc.zoom.us/j/91539085933?pwd=[REDACTED]

Prudential Seminar: Roadmap to Retirement
2021-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join ESRA, NAFV and Prudential for this free Virtual Seminar on Retirement! The seminar is on Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00pm.
Topics include:

Longevity Risks
Pros and Cons of Rollover IPAs
Healthcare and long-term costs.

To register please Click Here

USDA/ESRA Virtual Tech Talks: HP
2021-07-22 11:00 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this FREE Virtual Lunch & Learn with HP Enterprises! Thursday, July 22nd from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Click Here to Register! Free lunch (via e-gift card to Grub Hub) to all employees that attend and participate!

Turning Point Seminar
2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Free Virtual Workshop: Are You Leaving Behind a Tangled Mess?
Learn how to best prepare your family for your final wishes, things to think about that most people overlook, and the impact of inaction and indecision.
Two dates available: June 22nd or 24th at Noon via Zoom
Email Kurt for more information: kurt@tpfinancial.com

Turning Point Retirement Seminar
2021-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join Turning Point for this free Retirement Seminar on May 25th at Noon via Zoom. Click the link below to register or email Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Turning Point Retirement Seminar
2021-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join Turning Point Financial for these free Retirement Seminars! May 19th or 25th at Noon via Zoom. Email Kurt@tpfinancial.com for more information and to register, or click the link in this event.

Virtual Financial Seminar: Life after Lockdown
2021-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join Prudential for this free virtual seminar titled “The Way Forward – 7 Financial Tips for Life After Lockdown.” The event is on Wednesday, April 21st from 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST.
To register:Click Here

Virtual Estate Planning Seminar
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for a virtual Estate Planning Seminar from Turning Point Financial. The event is on Tuesday, April 20th at Noon. Topics of discussion include:

Find out what steps you should take to protect your family and assets.
Hear from an attorney that focuses on estate planning.
Learn about wills, power of attorney, and advance medical directives.

For questions, email Kurt: kurt@tpfinancial.com
To register: Click Here

USDA Spring Virtual Technology Expo
2021-04-13 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for the Spring Virtual Technology Expo on April 13th or 14th from 9:30am to 1:30pm (EST). Over 30 companies will be displaying the latest in Security, I.T., Mobile Computing and more! The first 150 people to register and attend will receive a free lunch via Grubhub gift card!
Register at: http://event.vconverenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=2046

Turning Point Tax Strategies Seminar
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Learn how to integrate tax strategies into your financial plan
Learn why ROTH contributions are a must
Learn what a tax-efficient withdraw strategy looks like and why it matters
Learn required Minimum Distributions

Virtual Workshop: Hope & Health in COVID
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join Turning Point Financial for this free Retirement Wellness Seminar on “Hope & Health in COVID”. Learn how to calm the emotional rollercoaster and stay healthy during these uncertain times. The free event is on February 24th from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. For more information, please email Kurt@tpfinancial.com

USDA Lunch & Learn Tech Talks
2021-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for the first ever USDA Lunch & Learn Tech Talks, hosted by Dell Technologies & Carahsoft! The event is FREE to all USDA Employees & Contractors. Complimentary lunch via Grubhub E-Gift Card to all participants.
February 17th: USDA Headquarters, 11:00am – 1:00pm
February 18th: USDA GWCC, Riverdale, Fort Collins & Kansas City, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Please click on the link to pre-register!

Virtual Seminar - 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in 2021
2021-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join Turning Point Financial for this FREE Virtual Seminar for USDA Employees. The event is on January 29th at Noon via Zoom. The topic is: The 5 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in 2021. Discussion points include:

Why you need beneficiaries
The danger of not rebalancing your portfolios
Why everyone needs multiple tax strategies

To sign up for this event, please email Kurt at Kurt@tpfinancial.com or click here.

Virtual Seminar - Understanding Your TSP
2021-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join First Command Financial for this FREE Virtual Seminar. The event is on January 26th at Noon. The topic is “Understanding Your TSP”, and discussion points include:

How should I invest during these turbulent times?
How do my taxes impact my TSP account?
What happens to my account when I retire?

To sign up, please email Bill at: RLHill1@firstcommand.com

Virtual Seminar - The 5 Secrets to Financial Clarity in 2021
2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Turning Point Financial is presenting this FREE virtual seminar for USDA Employees. The event is on January 21st at Noon via Zoom. The topic is: “The 5 Secrets to Financial Clarity in 2021” and include discussion topics like:

Tax Strategies for the New Year
Rebalancing Your Portfolios
Low Interest Rates Present an Opportunity

To register please click here, or email Kurt at Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Prudential Workshop: The Basics of Saving and Investing
2020-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this free virtual seminar from Prudential Pathways. The topic is “The Basics of Saving and Investing.” The event is on Tuesday, November 17th at Noon. Please register here:
https://www.cvent.com/events/twf-the-basics-of-saving-investing-fw-checkups/registration-928497cbd4044e6180d7e976cad95ac2.aspx?fqp=true

Turning Point Financial: 5 Moves to Make Now
2020-11-13 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Turning Point Financial Virtual Workshop!
Topic: 5 Moves to Make Now
-Learn the keys to longevity
-Understand how to pay lower taxes in retirement
-Why you absolutely need to rollover your TSP
-How to manage your multiple sources of income during retirement

November 13th & 20th at Noon
30 Minute ZOOM Webinar
This FREE Virtual Workshop is presented by our partners at Turning Point Financial. Please contact Kurt to pre-register: Kurt@tpfinancial.com

First Command Financial Seminar
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join ESRA and First Command for this FREE Financial Seminar to USDA Employees:

First Command Virtual Seminar:
7 Common Mistakes Federal Employees Make
Tuesday, November 10th
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Please register with Jayne: Jhill@firstcommand.com
Presented by First Command Financial Advisor Bob Hill.
Discussion topics include:
-The #1 financial assumption you can’t afford to make
-The oversight that can delay or diminish your retirement
-The investment-boosting opportunity you may be missing out on
-The strategic error that puts your financial security at risk

Virtual Workshop: The ELECTION and your MONEY
2020-10-30 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-28 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Don’t miss this exciting new virtual seminar from Turning Point Financial: The Election and your Money
The event is at noon and is a 30 minute webinar via Zoom. Offered on the following dates:

October 14th, 15th, 23rd, 28th or 30th

Please register with Kurt at kurt@tpfinancial.com

The ELECTION and your MONEY Virtual Workshop
2020-10-23 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States

Walgreens Flu Shot Clinic (In Person)
2020-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | USDA South Building, Room 1052B, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20250, United States
We are hosting a mini flu shot clinic for USDA employees with Walgreens! The clinic is in the South Building (Washington, DC) on October 21st and 22nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The clinic will be held in conference room 1052 (1st floor, in between wings 4 and 5). Face masks are required and everyone must abide by social distancing guidelines and all signage.
Flu shots are FREE with qualifying insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blueshield, Carefirst, Tricare, Medicare Part B and United Healthcare. Unfortunately Kaiser Permanente cannot be accepted. Please see your doctor at Kaiser for your flu shot. PLEASE BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARD WITH YOU.
If you do not want to attend the in person flu shot clinic, you are welcome to go to ANY Walgreens pharmacy and get your free flu shot with the above insurances.
For questions, email us at usdaesra@gmail.com

Prudential Workshop: How Insurance Protects Financial Wellness
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this FREE virtual workshop from Prudential Pathways. The topic is “How Insurance Can Help Protect Financial Wellness.” The event is on Tuesday, October 13th at Noon. Please register here:
https://www.cvent.com/events/twf-how-insurance-helps-protect-financial-wellness-fw-checkups/registration-bd4a4d885f5b4c4999b0197dca034d35.aspx?fqp=true

Life Insurance Virtual Workshop
2020-09-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-09-23 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join us for this FREE virtual workshop on Life Insurance, Explained in Plain & Simple Terms! Presented by our partners at Turning Point Financial on Zoom.

What is life insurance?
Why do you need it?
What happens if you don’t have it?

This virtual workshop only lasts 30 minutes long! The workshop is offered on September 10th, 17th, 23rd, 25th and 29th at Noon.
Please register with Kurt: Kurt@tpfinancial.com

Virtual Fall Technology Expo!!!
2020-09-24 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, DC, United States
Join ESRA and Federal Training Partnerships for this FREE Virtual Technology Expo! The event is on September 24th from 9:30am to 1:30pm and can be experienced from the comfort of your own home! Over 25 companies will be displaying the latest in IT, Security, Mobile Computing, Hardware, Big Data and MORE!
The first 150 people to register and attend will receive free lunch (via virtual gift card)! There will be lots of other prizes as well.
Please register at: https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1835
