NACo Events

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

The Nationwide Retirement Institute is here to provide county staff and retirees clarity regarding key retirement topics. As we start to think about our retirement, questions come up -- which is why Nationwide has created a range of helpful presentations to provide some answers. 

One of the most important decisions you'll make regarding your retirement income is when to file for Social Security benefits. Get informed about your options; doing so could mean a difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. 

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

View other upcoming Nationwide webinars here.

Join NACo and the National Council of County Association Executives for the Presidents & Executives Meeting January 14–16, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.

This webinar will explore ways counties can effectively connect arts and culture investments to key policy priorities.

Learn how to prepare for Hill meetings, effectively advocate for NACo priorities, and translate county experiences into clear federal policy asks.

This webinar is designed for county HR and leadership teams seeking practical ways to support employees struggling with student debt.

Over 9 million public service workers, including full-time county employees, are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Yet fewer than 3 percent have successfully received relief.

The issue is not eligibility. It is awareness, complexity, and follow-through.

Please join us as we speak with student debt forgiveness expert Tony Raffa, who will clarify today’s student debt landscape, including:

• What recent policy and executive actions mean for public sector employees
• How Department of Education changes affect forgiveness eligibility, timelines, and compliance
• Which student debt relief programs do employees actually qualify for today
• The current status of the SAVE program
• Common application errors that delay or derail forgiveness
• Rising delinquency and repayment restart risks
• What HR teams need to know about collections, wage garnishment notices, and employer responsibilities

Attendees will also see how a new student debt navigation tool helps employees estimate their potential forgiveness, avoid costly mistakes, and reduce annual payments by an average of $2,244.

For HR teams, this means a scalable way to offer meaningful financial support without adding administrative burden.