Fall 2025

Use our checklist to help you succeed at financial planning

Our decade-by-decade checklist helps you assess your financial health, set meaningful goals and take control of your retirement planning — no matter your age.

This month is dedicated to helping you take concrete steps toward a financially secure retirement. Discover the available resources.

By creating secure online access to your account, you help block fraudsters from gaining access in your name. Learn how to take action.

Starting January 1, 2026, any catch-up contributions you make to your retirement plan must be made as Roth (after-tax) contributions.

Retirement can last 20 to 30 years or more. A clear plan can help ensure that you’ve covered essential expenses for a retirement with less stress. We can help.

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Virtual benefit fair

Attend our virtual fair anytime to educate yourself on financial topics. We've made learning fun — and it's free.

GrowForth®

Use this customizable tool to help develop good financial habits while saving on your terms.

Webinars

Tune in to live events led by a Kentucky Retirement Specialist or watch recorded sessions at your convenience.

A pro in your corner

KDC offers free financial planning services to help you with setting goals, saving, and preparing for retirement.

Our fee holiday runs from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and is projected to save participants approximately $5.25 million in mutual funds asset fees.

Access the latest actions of the Board of Trustees. 

Previous issues

This issue covers a variety of topics, including focusing on long-term objectives during short-term market swings, Roth vs. pre-tax deferrals, optimizing contributions and more.

This issue included the benefits of rolling other qualified retirement assets into your KDC account, tips to focus on during National Financial Literacy Month and beyond, finding the right asset allocation and more.

This issue looked ahead to the new year with 7 ways to get on track to financial wellness, new tools available to you, the contribution limits for 2025 and more.

Contact your local Retirement Specialist for help with your questions.