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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
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SUMMARY:Finance for new grads
DESCRIPTION:Starting out in the job world can be exciting—and overwhelming. The financial foundation you build now can impact your life for years to come. That’s why it’s so important to understand how to manage your money\, create good financial habits and save and invest for the long term.In this webinar you’ll learn about:• Benefit packages that come with your job• How a spending plan helps you in the short term• What a retirement plan does for you in the long term• Choosing traditional (pretax) versus Roth (after-tax) contributions• The importance of an emergency fund
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/finance-for-new-grads/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
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SUMMARY:Medicare 101
DESCRIPTION:Session will be hosted by a member of Age Well’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) team that offers free and confidential Medicare counseling in VT.\n\nAge Well is an organization that carries out programs to support and guide the community to embrace aging with confidence. Programs such as a Helpline\, Medicare Education\, Meals on Wheels\, Wellness programs\, Home Care Coordination\, and more. Age Well supports people throughout Addison\, Chittenden\, Franklin and Grand Isle counties of Vermont.\n\n\n\nIf you live outside of Vermont\, you are welcome to attend this session with a recommendation to contact your own state’s SHIP program for further assistance with your Medicare journey.\n\n\n\nVisit Age Well’s Medicare Counseling website (agewellvt.org/services/medicare-counseling/) or by call their Medicare helpline (800-642-5119) for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour spouse/partner/family members are also welcome to join a session if interested and able to join.\n\n\n\nLast but not least\, a great place to explore\, learn more\, and get started is medicare.gov.\n\n\n\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: Zoom Meeting Link\n\nPassword: 352958
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/medicare-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Webinars for SMC,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165927Z
UID:10002000-1778151600-1778153400@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Money psychology: Beyond the numbers
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy to think that how you approach money is all about formulas\, facts and figures. The truth is\, the decisions we make are influenced by other forces too—our own biases\, life experiences and human nature. We’ll explore what some of those forces are and how to tame them for our advantage.You’ll learn about:• Human nature and what shapes our feelings about money• How those feelings might make us behave• The importance of the big picture when making decisions• Doing what’s best for your long-term interests
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/money-psychology-beyond-the-numbers/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T165510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165513Z
UID:10001999-1776855600-1776857400@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the sandwich generation:  Financial strategies for the caregiving squeeze
DESCRIPTION:Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults are in the “sandwich generation\,” caring for aging parents while supporting adult children. We’ll explore ways to navigate this challenging time without sacrificing your sanity or your retirement.You’ll learn strategies to help you:• Prioritize your own financial needs and secure your retirement• Manage the costs of elder care and support adult children• Create a budget to navigate competing financial responsibilities• Evolve your plan over time as life change
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/navigating-the-sandwich-generation-financial-strategies-for-the-caregiving-squeeze/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T165325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165328Z
UID:10001998-1776254400-1776258000@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:TIAA's quarterly economic and market update
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the experts in our Wealth Chief Investment Office about key drivers of the markets and economy that are impacting investors.We’ll share views on:• The state of the U.S. economy and key market drivers• Factors influencing market volatility• Investing in public markets
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/tiaas-quarterly-economic-and-market-update/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T165120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165123Z
UID:10001997-1775563200-1775565900@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:What you need to know about Social Security
DESCRIPTION:Social Security is an important source of income in retirement for most Americans. It provides disability\, survivor and family benefits to many Americans\, too. But all these benefits are not automatic\, and how and when you claim them can affect how much you get. This webinar covers:• The basics of Social Security• How retirement benefits work• Strategies for claiming retirement benefits• Spousal\, survivor and disability benefits• A checklist for maximizing your income
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/what-you-need-to-know-about-social-security/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T164907Z
UID:10001996-1774526400-1774528200@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
DESCRIPTION:When you make pretax contributions to your retirement account\, taxes aren’t due until you withdraw your money in retirement. But what if you don’t withdraw the money? Well\, the IRS makes sure you do—through required minimum distributions when you turn 73.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn:– What RMDs are and when they apply– What you can do with your money– Exceptions to the basic RMD rules– How to take your RMDs– How to avoid costly mistakes
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/understanding-required-minimum-distributions-rmds/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T164419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T164422Z
UID:10001995-1773226800-1773228600@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Your guide to living well in retirement
DESCRIPTION:Retirement is a major life transition that can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. This webinar will focus on the human factors that can help you add a new and exciting chapter to your life story. \n\n\n\nWe’ll talk about how you can:– Create community to stay connected– Find your purpose– Stay physically\, mentally and emotionally healthy
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/your-guide-to-living-well-in-retirement/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260212T174854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T175607Z
UID:10002182-1773068400-1773073800@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Medicare 101
DESCRIPTION:Session will be hosted by a member of Age Well’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) team that offers free and confidential Medicare counseling in VT.\n\nAge Well is an organization that carries out programs to support and guide the community to embrace aging with confidence. Programs such as a Helpline\, Medicare Education\, Meals on Wheels\, Wellness programs\, Home Care Coordination\, and more. Age Well supports people throughout Addison\, Chittenden\, Franklin and Grand Isle counties of Vermont.\n\n\n\nIf you live outside of Vermont\, you are welcome to attend this session with a recommendation to contact your own state’s SHIP program for further assistance with your Medicare journey.\n\n\n\nVisit Age Well’s Medicare Counseling website (agewellvt.org/services/medicare-counseling/) or by call their Medicare helpline (800-642-5119) for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour spouse/partner/family members are also welcome to join a session if interested and able to join.\n\n\n\nLast but not least\, a great place to explore\, learn more\, and get started is medicare.gov.\n\n\n\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: Zoom Meeting Link\n\nPassword: 641559
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/medicare-101/
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Webinars for SMC,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T163456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T163459Z
UID:10001994-1771930800-1771932600@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your Finances During and After a Divorce
DESCRIPTION:Divorce can bring significant financial changes. From splitting assets to updating beneficiaries and creating a new financial plan\, this webinar provides tools to help you take control with clarity and confidence. In this webinar you’ll get insights on:• How to prepare financially for the transition• Tips for creating a new financial plan• Strategies for splitting assets and updating key documents
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/managing-your-finances-during-and-after-a-divorce/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Social Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260204T134512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T143306Z
UID:10002172-1771416900-1771418700@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Making the Most of Your Primary Care Visit w/ Dr. Mark Peluso
DESCRIPTION:As part of the GMHEC Health Literacy Campaign\, grab your lunch and join us for a conversation with Dr. Peluso (Middlebury College’s Chief Health Officer and College Physician) sharing tips to get the most out of your PCP visit followed by a bit of time for questions before we wrap up. \n\n\n\n$100 gift card raffle! One participant will be selected to win our prize. \n\n\n\nTake a look at all of our health literacy content.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to benefits@gmhec.org \n\n\n\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/93285773095?pwd=8bLGy8AbUZ1VYb1RX4vbHMnsyxeq7S.1&from=addonPassword: 657936
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/making-the-most-of-your-primary-care-visit-w-dr-mark-peluso/
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Webinars for SMC,Well-Being
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T163313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T163315Z
UID:10001993-1770897600-1770900300@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Yours\, mine\, ours: Finances for blended families
DESCRIPTION:Families today come in all shapes and sizes. But figuring out how to handle the finances when bringing different families together is not always easy. We’ll talk about the approaches some families have used to navigate the unique financial challenges of combining households. In this webinar you’ll get insights on:• Budgeting and cash flow management• Estate planning and legal considerations• Retirement planning and long-term goals• Managing differing financial priorities
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/yours-mine-ours-finances-for-blended-families/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Social Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20260114T162901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T162904Z
UID:10001992-1768996800-1768998600@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Smooth Transitions: Financial Tips for a Job Change
DESCRIPTION:Changing jobs can be a stressful time. That’s why it pays to be prepared. We’ll talk about the tips and tricks of making a fresh start so you can manage your job change like a pro. \n\n\n\nWebinar will cover:– Review your budget– Manage retirement accounts– Update your beneficiaries– Plan for healthcare– Build or strengthen your emergency fund
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/smooth-transitions-financial-tips-for-a-job-change/
CATEGORIES:Career Well-Being,Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T211529
CREATED:20250911T174701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T174706Z
UID:10001772-1765368000-1765371600@gmhec.org
SUMMARY:Social Security benefits planning: Basic considerations & strategies
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize the benefit you’ve been paying into your entire working life. Social Security will likely play a significant role in your retirement income. \n\n\n\nLet’s explore the basics of Social Security\, including:– How your benefit is calculated– Strategies for claiming benefits.– Incorporating social security into your retirement plan
URL:https://gmhec.org/event/social-security-benefits-planning-basic-considerations-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Financial Well-Being,Webinar,Webinar for Everyone,Webinars for Champlain,Webinars for Middlebury,Webinars for Middlebury & Champlain,Well-Being
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