{"id":24,"date":"2023-09-21T17:04:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T17:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wicalc.com\/home-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T22:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T03:20:10","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-501a2d8a alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-7bccff75 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h1 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Chart Your Retirement Journey<\/h1><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">A Visual Guide to Your Wisconsin Retirement System Benefits<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-6ca50829 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default 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class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Visualized Choices<\/h5><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">Demystify your Wisconsin Retirement System benefits with easy to understand charts.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-91f90654\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-96dc1b1a\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Privacy Focused<\/h5><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">We don&#8217;t use any cookies or track anything. Your private information never leaves your device.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f8b7ccd4 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-720795e9 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\">Wisconsin Retirement System<\/span><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Navigate Your Retirement Journey<\/h2><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Make the most of your retirement with the renowned Wisconsin Retirement System.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c628daa5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a6b29634\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-576aeac9 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\"><em>Live Long &amp; Prosper<\/em><\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Retire Happy<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Studies show that those who retire with guaranteed income live longer happier lives, even compared to those with a lifetimes savings of comparable value.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"#contact\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Plan for Retirement<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7936cd4c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-f6610516 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-1876045-scaled-1-576x1024.jpeg ,https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-1876045-scaled-1.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-1876045-scaled-1.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-1876045-scaled-1-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Person Standing Outside The House\" class=\"uag-image-268\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"pexels-photo-1876045\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d1742266\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7d307ea3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-ab9c7439 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6963055-scaled-1-683x1024.jpeg ,https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6963055-scaled-1.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6963055-scaled-1.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wiscalc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-photo-6963055-scaled-1-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A Laptop and Calculator on a Wooden Table\" class=\"uag-image-270\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"pexels-photo-6963055\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6b8ef249\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-4961ad6a uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ifb-title-prefix\"><em>Don&#8217;t Worry, Be Happy<\/em><\/span><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Spend more, Worry less<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">You&#8217;ve spent a lifetime living according to a budget constrained by your income. With retirement income, your lifetime of good financial habits continue to pay dividends. People with retirement income take more vacations and worry less about their finances.<\/p><div class=\"uagb-ifb-button-wrapper wp-block-button\"><a href=\"#contact\" class=\"uagb-infobox-cta-link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" onclick=\"return true;\"><span class=\"uagb-inline-editing\">Plan for Retirement<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"project\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-25ea9fc8 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-28cf4f9f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-10143758 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">About This Project<\/h2><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">This retirement calculator was meticulously designed and developed with the specific needs of WRS enrollees in mind. As a resident of Wisconsin and an enthusiast in financial planning, I&#8217;ve poured my expertise and personal insights into ensuring that this tool provides accurate and valuable guidance for those navigating their retirement options. <br><br>My hope is that it serves as a helpful resource in your career and retirement planning journey. 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