Check out the educational opportunities below to help you learn about — and prepare for — retirement.

The following online classes are provided by your King County Retirement Team. For additional information, visit the King County Retirement page, read the Retirement Guide, or contact Carmen Johnson, retirement navigator.

Introduction to Social Security — Wednesday, July 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Join this 90-minute class if you are interested in learning more about Social Security. Guest speaker Kirk Larson from the Social Security Administration will discuss your options as a King County employee and answer your questions. Register for Introduction to Social Security.

Road to Retirement — Tuesdays, July 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; July 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Aug. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Aug. 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

This 90-minute class is designed for employees who are planning to retire from King County in the next six months. It covers procedures, forms, medical coverage options, and pension plans—so you’ll be on a smooth road toward a happy retirement. Register for Road to Retirement.

Medicare 101 — Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

If you are approaching Medicare age and want to learn about your options as a King County employee, then come hear guest speaker Jean Cormier discuss Medicare basics. In addition, Jenny Stark from Regence BlueShield and Hannah Bachelder from Kaiser Permanente will discuss their Medicare Advantage plan options. Register for Medicare 101.

The following virtual education sessions relating to the Deferred Compensation Plan are provided by T. Rowe Price. For more information, go to the Deferred Compensation Plan web page or contact KC Deferred Comp.

Saving for Retirement: Deferred Comp Basics — July 13, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon

Join this one-hour session to learn the basics of retirement savings, how to use your plan to build a retirement savings strategy and how T. Rowe Price can help you save, invest, and plan for the kind of retirement you want. Register for Deferred Comp Basics.

Roth Topics — Friday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.

During this one-hour class, you’ll learn the difference between Roth contributions and pretax contributions and explore the tax advantages and disadvantages each provides for your retirement savings. Also, understand Roth 457 versus Roth IRA as well as the rules surrounding the distribution of Roth contributions. Register for Roth Topics.

Building a Retirement Investment Strategy — Friday, Aug. 25 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon

Learn the basics of investing in this one-hour session, including asset allocation, diversification considerations, and when to make adjustments to your 457 Plan account. Register for Building a Retirement Investment Strategy.

Please note, attendance at retirement classes is strictly voluntary, on your own time, and non-work related.