SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Lesson Plan for Retirement Pension, Social Security and Retirement Savings Financial Advisor District Manager

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3 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Agenda 1Cost of Retirement 2Pension Facts 3Social Security Benefits 4Workplace Retirement Plans 5Action Steps 3

4 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING The cost of retirement 1

5 Expectation vs. reality How do you envision your transition into retirement? The cost of retirement Source: BlackRock’s Annual Retirement Survey, 2012.

6 6 The cost of retirement When will you need the most income in retirement? Annual spending Age Age 65 – 74 Age 75+ % change 55 – 75+ Apparel & services$ 1,571$ 1,186$ % Entertainment 2,683 2,341 1,374-48% Food & alcohol 6,470 5,540 4,057-37% Healthcare 3,859 4,922 4,754+23% Housing16,67314,42011,421-31% Transportation 8,111 6,086 4,288-47% Personal insurance & pensions 6,403 2, % Miscellaneous 5,130 4,291 3,931-23% Total expenditures$50,900$41,434$31,529-38% Total expenditures for those age 75+ are 38% less than those aged 55 – 64. Source: U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, September, 2011.

7 Sources of Retirement Income 40% - 45% MPSERS 20% - 25% Social Security 15% - 25% Savings Post-retirement wage Assuming 30 years of service and qualify for full pension benefits under MPSERS

8 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Pension facts 2

9 Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) The toll-free number is The Web site is or >

10 MPSERS – pension calculation How to calculate your pension: the pension formula FACx 1.5% or 1.25% xYOS Final Average Compensation (average of your three or five highest consecutive years of compensation) Pension factorYears of Service Credit

11 Basic Plan members will qualify for a pension at age 55 with 30 years of service or at age 60 with 10 years of service. Service credit is important, because your pension depends on how many years of service you have. If you're in the Member Investment Plan, you will qualify for a pension as early as age 46 if you have 30 years of service, or age 60 with 10 years (under certain circumstances, MIP members qualify at age 60 with 5 or more years of service). Service credit affects your pension eligibility. Service credit affects your pension amount. In addition, your pension amount is calculated using your years of service. Whether you are in the Basic Plan or MIP, your annual pension will be your final average compensation in the DB plan multiplied by a pension factor times your years of credited service in the DB plan.your final average compensation in the DB plan multiplied by a pension factor times your years of credited service in the DB plan

12 The Survivor Options 100 % Survivor option > This option pays you a reduced benefit throughout your lifetime; upon your death your survivor pension beneficiary receives the same amount you were receiving. 75% Survivor option > This option pays you a reduced benefit throughout your lifetime; upon your death your pension beneficiary’s monthly payment will be 75 percent of the amount you were receiving. 50% Survivor option > This option pays you a reduced benefit throughout your lifetime; upon your death your pension beneficiary’s monthly payment will be 50 percent of the amount you were receiving. Straight Life option > If you choose this payment option, you receive the maximum monthly benefit payable throughout your lifetime. No ongoing pension payments or insurances are provided to your survivors.

13 Factors to consider while planning for retirement > What is your retirement income need > Longevity, health of both you and your beneficiary > Is your beneficiary covered under a pension plan > Will your beneficiary need health insurance if you were to predecease them > What’s your estimated retirement income > What sources will the income come from > Will you need to purchase life insurance to coincide with your pension payout option > Do you know your distribution options from those sources

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15 Social Security benefits The basics > It is insurance, not charity or savings > Eligibility −40 credits of working service (equal to about 10 years) −Depending on birth year, full retirement age varies from 65 to 67 Year of BirthFull Retirement Age (FRA) 1937 or earlier months per year after 1937 until months per year after 1954 until and later67

16 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Social Security benefits Estimating your benefits Access the Social Security online calculator Source: SocialSecurity.gov.

17 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Collect early (age 62 - FRA) 1 Social Security benefits Options for collecting benefits Collect at FRA (65 – 67) 2 Collect after FRA (FRA – 70) 3 The options for collecting are not intended to encourage a particular choice. Analyze your individual situation and seek guidance from a financial advisor.

18 Social Security benefits 1. Collect early > Illness or unemployment > You expect to have a short life expectancy > You need the money immediately to make ends meet > Money is not a concern, and you just prefer to stop working Reasons > You would collect income over a longer period of time Pros > Your monthly Social Security benefit amount would decrease > If you continue working, you will be penalized for earnings over the maximum amount allowed for working beneficiaries Cons

19 Social Security benefits 1. Collect early Social Security benefits will be reduced by as much as 30% *Percentages are approximate due to rounding. Source: Retirement Planner: Benefits By Year Of Birth. Social Security Administration. SocialSecurity.gov. Year of BirthFull Retirement Age If collected at age 62, your $1,000 benefit will be reduced to: That’s a percentage decline of: 1943 – $750-25% and 2 months $741-26% and 4 months $733-27% and 6 months $725-27% and 8 months $716-28% and 10 months $708-29% 1960 and later67 $700-30%

20 Social Security benefits 2. Collect at Full Retirement Age (FRA) 20 > You can afford to wait until FRA to begin receiving benefits, and the monthly benefit amount at FRA will meet your needs > You are in good health and expect to live long past your FRA Reasons > You receive 100% of your Social Security benefits > If you wait to collect and continue working until FRA, you add more earnings to your work record Pros

21 Social Security benefits Source: Social Security Administration; ssa.gov. 3. Collect after Full Retirement Age (FRA) > You need the maximum monthly benefit to meet your expenses > You are in good health and expect to live long past your FRA Reasons > Your benefit payments would increase by up to 8% a year – The yearly rate of increase depends on your year of birth – Increases end after you reach age 70, even if you continue to delay taking benefits Pros

22 Finding the break-even point Longevity plays a key role in determining which option is best Social Security benefits This is a hypothetical example that assumes a monthly benefit of $2,400 at FRA and no cost of living adjustment. AgeBegin at Age 62Begin at FRA of 66Begin at Age 70 62$21,600$0 67$129,600$57,600$0 70$194,400$144,000$38,016 75$302,400$288,000$228,096 78$367,200$374,400$342,144 80$410,400$432,000$380,160 82$453,600$489,600$494,208 ◄ Breakeven This break-even point analysis is not intended to either encourage or discourage you to claim SS benefits at any age. It is intended to provide you hypothetical information to help you with your retirement planning. Analyze your individual situation, and seek guidance from a financial advisor.

23 Social Security benefits Single filer > Qualifies for social security benefits solely based on work history > Life expectancy is the best strategy for determining when to file FemaleMale Average life expectancy Files at age 62 Files at age 70 Average life expectancy Files at age 62 Files at age 70 79$113,352$105,61876$ 98,423$ 74,239 84$134,305$150,42181$122,295$124,612 89$150,911$186,90686$141,434$165,950 This is a hypothetical example that shows how a three-year difference in life expectancies between men and women changes the overall strategy for filing. It assumes a monthly benefit of $1,000 at FRA. Source: cbsnews.com. How Single Filers Can Get the Most from Social Security, August

24 Social Security benefits Spousal benefits > Spouse can claim the greater of his/her own benefit or 50% of their spouse’s benefit at FRA > Spouse cannot collect on spouse’s record until the primary files for benefits (the primary can file and elect to suspend benefits) > Spousal benefit is reduced up to 35% if claimed prior to the recipient’s FRA > A divorced spouse can apply for benefits on a worker's record if he/she: −Was married to worker for at least 10 years −Divorced for at least two years −Is at least age 62 −Is unmarried −Is not eligible for equal or higher benefits on his/her own or someone else's record Source: Social Security Administration. SSA.gov.,

25 Social Security benefits Maximizing spousal benefits Combine early and delayed benefits to generate more income Assumes spouses are the same age at FRA. Collect spousal benefits Collect individual benefits Age (FRA) 70 Early Higher earner Age (FRA) 70 Delayed Lower earner 50% of higher earner’s PIA minus lower earner’s PIA Collect spousal benefits 132% of PIA Collect individual benefits Lower earner Collect spousal benefits 75% of Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) Collect individual benefits Higher earner File and Suspend

26 Social Security benefits The impact of taxation on retirement income Source: OASDI & HI Contributions. Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, SSA.gov. Retrieved March Depending on how much you earn, you could pay tax on up to 85% of your Social Security benefits! Single or Head of HouseholdMarried Filing Joint Combined income* $25,000 or lessCombined income* $32,000 or less $25,000 - $34,000  up to 50% taxable$32,000 - $44,000  up to 50% taxable Above $34,000  up to 85% taxableAbove $44,000  up to 85% taxable * Combined income takes into account adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest, and half of your Social Security benefit.

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28 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING What are the most common tax-qualified plans? Common workplace retirement plans > Broad range of investment options including annuity contracts and mutual funds 401(k) Non- government employers 403(b) Public schools and nonprofit 457(b) Government and Tax-exempt 28

29 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING What are the most common tax-qualified plans? Contributions limits for 2014 > Elective deferrals via salary-reduction agreement > $17,500 annual contribution limit > Age-based catch-up contribution of $5,500 for participants age 50 and older (2014) 29

30 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING What are the most common tax-qualified plans? When do withdrawals begin? > For 403(b) and 401(k) > Roth Options may be available Withdrawals Attain age 59½ or 70½ Separation from service Death or disability Financial hardship Your plan was established to encourage long-term savings. Withdrawals prior to age 59½ might be subject to federal restrictions and a 10% federal early withdrawal penalty. Income taxes are due upon withdrawal. 30

31 What are the most common tax-qualified plans? When do withdrawals begin? > 457(b) plans are different Withdrawals Attain age 70½ Separation from service Death Unforeseen emergency Your plan was established to encourage long-term savings. No early withdrawal penalty. Income taxes are due upon withdrawal. 31

32 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Understanding distribution options and developing a Lesson Plan Summarizing ages of distributions from sources > MPSERS −Generally 52-55, assuming 30 YOS and no purchased years > Social Security −Reduced benefit at 62, FRA > Personal Savings −403(b), 401(k), IRA’s generally 59.5 −457(b) separation from service

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34 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Action steps Consider your expectations for retirement > Determine your monthly needs for essentials > Whether you plan to work in retirement > Your other sources of retirement income > Is there an expectation/history of longevity > Are you in the correct workplace retirement plan > It’s time in and not timing – 780 opportunities > Your plan needs to last 30 plus years > Work with a financial advisor

35 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Action steps Retirement Checklist > MPSERS Calculation > Social Security Review

36 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING Action steps Assess your financial situation Some of the benefits of financial planning are: > Identifies the five major risks in retirement > Provides a big picture view of your current financial situation > Helps identify your financial goals and objectives > Allows you to understand the impact of your decisions > Offers you a course of action needed to achieve your financial goals > Ensures your goals stay on track, if reviewed regularly > Assists in identifying income gaps

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39 SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING The information in this presentation is general in nature and may be subject to change. Neither VALIC nor its financial advisors or other representatives give legal or tax advice. Applicable laws and regulations are complex and subject to change. Any tax statements in this material are not intended to suggest the avoidance of U.S. federal, state or local tax penalties. For legal or tax advice concerning your situation, consult your attorney or professional tax advisor. Securities and investment advisory services are offered by VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc., member FINRA and an SEC-registered investment advisor. VALIC represents The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. and VALIC Retirement Services Company. Copyright © The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company. All rights reserved. VALIC.com VC25763 (10/2013) J91472 EE