1. PREP (various times- see schedule below)

Going to PREP gives you tools for retirement planning and points to sources for more in-depth financial and legal analysis of your personal finances. Our lineup of informative topics includes Pension System benefits, City of Dallas 401(k) and 457 plans, wills and estates, Social Security benefits, survivor benefits, health insurance, and retirement investing.

2. Financial Planning (various times- see schedule below)

In addition to PREP, the Pension System now offers a class in Financial Planning. Both PREP and Financial Planning training can be used for TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education) credit for Police Officers. The Financial Planning seminar differs from PREP in that it focuses on financial planning issues and presents this information in more detail.

You will learn how to calculate your net worth, review your income sources, and set new financial goals. You also will learn about various investment instruments, such as bonds, stocks, and mutual funds. You will learn how to read and interpret stock market information and other information to help you meet your investment goals. For post-retirement, you will learn about Medicare, Social Security benefits, long-term care, survivor benefits, and estate planning. Finally, you will be briefed on health insurance and life insurance issues.

3. Prepare for Tomorrow Today (various times- see schedule below)
(This is a new educational opportunity for Members in the early stages of their career)

With our PREP class geared toward those who plan to retire within the next five years, we wanted to offer a class for those who recognize the importance of earlier planning for retirement. This class is specifically targeted to those Members in the early stages of their career, primarily in their twenties and thirties.

Topics covered include credit and credit scores, use of checking and saving accounts, and insurance, including life, home and auto policies.

4. Special Needs Seminar (to be announced when scheduled)

The Pension Plan contains provisions that address issues related to children with special needs. If you are the parent of a mentally and/or physically handicapped child, you may benefit from attending a Special Needs Seminar.

Topics to be covered include Special Needs Trusts, Pension System Benefits, Guardianship, Social Security Benefits, City of Dallas Health insurance, and available resources.

The training classes for 2011 have been completed.

Training classes have been scheduled for 2012 as follows:

PREP
• March 14, 2012
• May 24, 2012 (changed from May 17 to May 24 because of a scheduling conflict)
• November 14, 2012

Financial Planning
• April 18, 2012
• September 19, 2012

Prepare for Tomorrow Today
• May 3, 2012
• October 4, 2012

For more information, contact the Pension System at 214.638.3863, 1.800.638.3861, or info@dpfp.org.