ERS Money Talks Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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ERS Money Talks Podcast

Employees Retirement System of Texas

Government

Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 12

A financial podcast from the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Enjoy a new way of getting your ERS financial news and timely resources to help you get the most out of your benefits.

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08/02/2026
#87
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07/02/2026
#83
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06/02/2026
#61
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#78
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07/08/2025
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06/08/2025
#63
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05/08/2025
#61

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What's health care inflation? Understanding the value of your health insurance amid rising costs

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • Duration 26:02

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The 89th legislative session has ended and health insurance premiums will go up September 1, which is the start of the new plan year. The hosts talk with Blaise Duran, director of group benefits at ERS. They discuss why premiums are increasing, who's affected and the ways ERS works to help keep those costs low.

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We talk about death so you don't have to: A conversation about ERS' Optional Term Life Insurance

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • Duration 41:11

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Life insurance is important for many families. That's why we want you to know exactly how it can help protect your loved one's financial security. And with Summer Enrollment coming up with the chance to add or change your coverage, it's a good time for us to talk with Securian's Lynn Gordon, who demystifies this complex and important benefit.

Covered in this episode:

Term life insurance vs. permanent/whole life insurance
Understanding evidence of insurability (EOI)
The importance of naming beneficiaries
Reevaluating the need for coverage as your life and financial situation changes
What happens with your term life insurance when you retire and the process when you die.
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lifebenefits.com/plandesign/ers

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Get the real deal with the ERS Discount Purchase Program

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • Duration 31:09

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It's not all cruises and flowers (although those are nice, too!). Beneplace's Tom Murphy talks about how to save an average of $5,000 per year on regular household items and also those big-ticket purchases. Topics include:

Popular ways to save with the Discount Purchase Program
Deals popular with State of Texas employees
How shopping habits change with the economy
The benefit of discount programs to employees and employers
Shopping success stories
Fun Life Rewards

Mentioned in this episode: discountprogramtxers.com

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Get scam savvy so you don't get swindled

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • Duration 42:02

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Treshayla Wilson of the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner joins ERS' Crystal and Suzanne to talk about scams, swindles and safety.

Hear about the top scams to avoid now, how to spot one and how to protect your personally identifiable information. Know where to go if you fall victim to a scam.

Covered in this episode:

State of scams today
How to protect yourself from scams
Scam #1: Student/teacher login phishing scams
Scam #2: Facebook and social media login scam
How to protect your personally identifiable information
Scam #3: Government/IRS impersonation scams
Scam #4: Toll text scams
How and why to report scams; helpful resources

Mentioned:

Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner https://occc.texas.gov/

Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftc.gov/

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Get a glimpse of future you with a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 • Duration 39:21

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The hosts Suzanne, Dani and Angelica are joined by Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor Nik Frye to talk about retirement planning, the value of meeting with a retirement plan advisor and what to expect during a Retirement Readiness Review. So whether your retirement is a few days or a few decades away, there's something for you in this episode.

Mentioned in this episode:

www.texasaver.com

Texa$aver dashboard

Meet with a Retirement Plan Advisor scheduling tool

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Talking State of Texas Retirement with Jennifer Thompson

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 • Duration 33:25

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Talking State of Texas Retirement with ERS Benefits Educator Jennifer Thompson

We discuss the state pension plan for groups 1, 2 and 3. Learn why your pension is valuable, how it’s calculated, things to consider when life changes and much more.

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Welcome to Money Talks

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, January 13, 2025 • Duration 04:41

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Welcome to a new way of getting your ERS financial news.

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