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Western Washington University Voluntary Investment Program (VIP)
As a Western employee, you are eligible to participate in the VIP at any time regardless of whether you are enrolled in one of the basic Western retirement plans.
Your enrollment becomes effective once you indicate how much you'd like to contribute, also known as the deferral. You will generally begin to see your contributions deducted from your paycheck in the next pay period, or as soon as administratively possible.
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These are products that can offer an easy-to-manage diversified portfolio in a single fund. They may contain many different asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and short-term investments. While different funds are arranged according to different asset allocations, what they all do is provide you with the opportunity to own a diversified portfolio with just one fund.
Depending on your retirement savings plan, there are two options to consider: Target Date Funds which are based on an anticipated retirement date and Target Allocation Funds that are based on a risk tolerance and time horizon.
Note: The performance data featured represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, therefore you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Click on an investment to view quarter end returns, risk, fees and expenses. 1,2,3,4.
| INVESTMENTS | ASSET CLASS | CATEGORY | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS | CUMULATIVE RETURNS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Yr |
3 Yr |
5 Yr |
10 Yr |
Life |
3 Mon |
YTD |
As of Date |
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|
VANG TARGET RET 2020
Inception Date 06/07/2006 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
13.06% |
1.51% |
5.84% |
5.60% |
6.12% |
4.78% |
8.30% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2025
Inception Date 10/27/2003 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
15.25% |
2.12% |
6.95% |
6.31% |
6.77% |
5.18% |
9.58% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2030
Inception Date 06/07/2006 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
16.74% |
2.69% |
7.91% |
6.89% |
6.90% |
5.49% |
10.51% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2035
Inception Date 10/27/2003 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
17.98% |
3.26% |
8.84% |
7.44% |
7.63% |
5.66% |
11.30% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2040
Inception Date 06/07/2006 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
19.14% |
3.81% |
9.76% |
7.97% |
7.63% |
5.75% |
12.01% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2045
Inception Date 10/27/2003 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
20.24% |
4.33% |
10.68% |
8.44% |
8.35% |
5.86% |
12.72% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2050
Inception Date 06/07/2006 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
21.12% |
4.72% |
10.98% |
8.59% |
8.00% |
5.97% |
13.21% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2055
Inception Date 08/18/2010 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
21.14% |
4.73% |
10.97% |
8.57% |
10.30% |
5.97% |
13.23% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET 2060
Inception Date 01/19/2012 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
21.16% |
4.74% |
10.98% |
8.57% |
10.12% |
5.97% |
13.22% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TARGET RET INC
Inception Date 10/27/2003 |
Blended Fund Investments* |
N/A |
11.63% |
1.07% |
4.19% |
4.20% |
5.03% |
4.48% |
7.36% |
08/31/2024 |
Core funds are designed to constitute the essential elements of your overall investment portfolio. Different fund companies define core funds differently, but typically these funds include several types of investments that are suitable for most investors, making it easier to get the investment exposure they want without buying a huge number of individual stocks, funds, or other securities.
You may choose from a range of fund choices that reflect different styles and goals.
Note: The performance data featured represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate, therefore you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Click on an investment to view quarter end returns, risk, fees and expenses. 1,2,3,4.
You may lose money by investing in a money market fund. Not all money market funds operate the same way and depending on the fund, you may be subject to certain operating policies and risks not applicable to other money market funds. Please click on the name of the fund below for risks specific to that fund.
| INVESTMENTS | ASSET CLASS | CATEGORY | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS | CUMULATIVE RETURNS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Yr |
3 Yr |
5 Yr |
10 Yr |
Life |
3 Mon |
YTD |
As of Date |
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HARBOR CAP APP INST
Inception Date 12/29/1987 |
Stock Investments |
Large Cap |
32.67% |
4.64% |
18.05% |
15.28% |
12.56% |
6.33% |
20.71% |
08/31/2024 |
|
TRP LARGE-CAP VAL I
Inception Date 03/31/2000 |
Stock Investments |
Large Cap |
23.40% |
7.54% |
11.42% |
9.21% |
8.69% |
5.20% |
12.75% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG FTSE SOC IDX IS
Inception Date 01/14/2003 |
Stock Investments |
Large Cap |
27.95% |
7.74% |
15.95% |
13.44% |
7.20% |
7.73% |
18.91% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG INST INDEX PLUS
Inception Date 07/31/1990 |
Stock Investments |
Large Cap |
27.11% |
9.35% |
15.90% |
12.97% |
10.69% |
7.39% |
19.11% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG MD CP IDX IS PL
Inception Date 05/21/1998 |
Stock Investments |
Mid-Cap |
19.48% |
2.98% |
11.14% |
9.60% |
10.02% |
6.00% |
11.42% |
08/31/2024 |
|
DFA US TARGET VALUE
Inception Date 02/23/2000 |
Stock Investments |
Small Cap |
17.81% |
9.20% |
15.32% |
8.78% |
11.16% |
4.49% |
4.88% |
08/31/2024 |
|
LD ABBETT DEV GRTH I
Inception Date 10/10/1973 |
Stock Investments |
Small Cap |
21.64% |
-8.65% |
6.33% |
8.83% |
10.65% |
7.06% |
16.95% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG SM CP IDX IS PL
Inception Date 10/03/1960 |
Stock Investments |
Small Cap |
17.96% |
2.61% |
10.55% |
8.85% |
10.55% |
5.48% |
8.91% |
08/31/2024 |
|
AF EUROPAC GROWTH R6
Inception Date 04/16/1984 |
Stock Investments |
International |
17.07% |
-1.67% |
7.69% |
5.84% |
10.11% |
3.40% |
9.42% |
08/31/2024 |
|
DFA EMERG MKTS VALUE
Inception Date 04/01/1998 |
Stock Investments |
International |
16.95% |
3.96% |
8.22% |
3.62% |
8.97% |
2.99% |
7.67% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VAN EM MKT ST IDX IS
Inception Date 05/04/1994 |
Stock Investments |
International |
14.35% |
-1.77% |
5.26% |
2.74% |
6.02% |
4.36% |
8.70% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG DEV MKT IDX IS
Inception Date 08/17/1999 |
Stock Investments |
International |
18.83% |
3.27% |
8.75% |
5.39% |
4.83% |
4.40% |
9.22% |
08/31/2024 |
|
C&S INST REALTY SHS
Inception Date 02/14/2000 |
Stock Investments |
Specialty |
21.47% |
1.45% |
6.09% |
8.18% |
11.00% |
15.03% |
17.10% |
08/31/2024 |
PRINCIPAL FIXED ACCT
Inception Date 11/01/2014 |
Bond Investments |
Stable Value |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
PIM INTL BOND UH I
Inception Date 04/30/2004 |
Bond Investments |
Income |
7.89% |
-5.42% |
-1.32% |
-0.50% |
2.95% |
4.96% |
2.89% |
08/31/2024 |
|
PIM REAL RETURN INST
Inception Date 01/29/1997 |
Bond Investments |
Income |
6.98% |
-1.18% |
2.41% |
2.08% |
5.14% |
3.53% |
5.61% |
08/31/2024 |
|
PIM TOTAL RT INST
Inception Date 05/11/1987 |
Bond Investments |
Income |
8.57% |
-1.88% |
0.38% |
1.91% |
6.27% |
4.63% |
6.08% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG ST BOND IDX IS
Inception Date 03/01/1994 |
Bond Investments |
Income |
6.64% |
0.50% |
1.28% |
1.61% |
3.61% |
3.19% |
4.57% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG TOT BD MK IS PL
Inception Date 12/11/1986 |
Bond Investments |
Income |
7.24% |
-2.14% |
-0.05% |
1.63% |
5.14% |
4.67% |
4.89% |
08/31/2024 |
|
VANG CR FED MM ADM
Inception Date 10/03/1989 7 day yield % as of 08/31/2024: 5.26 ** |
Short Term Investments |
Other |
5.44% |
3.41% |
2.28% |
1.68% |
3.01% |
1.34% |
3.78% |
08/31/2024 |
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Learn the plan basics - including eligibility - of each retirement savings plan offered by your employer.
As a Western employee, you are eligible to participate in the VIP at any time regardless of whether you are enrolled in one of the basic Western retirement plans.
Your enrollment becomes effective once you indicate how much you'd like to contribute, also known as the deferral. You will generally begin to see your contributions deducted from your paycheck in the next pay period, or as soon as administratively possible.
Each pay period, you can contribute as little as $15 and as much as 75% of your eligible pay, up to the annual IRS dollar limits.
Annual additions to the plan (which is the combined total of employee and employer contributions to defined contribution plans like the WWURP and VIP) may not exceed 100% of your pay or $66,000 for 2023 (whichever is less).
The maximum amount you can contribute to your VIP, based upon the retirement plan in which you are participating as a Western employee, is as follows:
PERS/TRS/LEOFF participants, or those with no retirement plan:
$20,500 - If you are under age 50
$27,000* - If you are age 50 or over.
Western Retirement Plan participants:
$20,500 - If you are under age 50
$27,000* minus your optional 2.5% WWURP contribution amount:
If you are age 50 or older, and contribute 10% of your gross income to the WWURP.
The compensation limit of $330,000 applies to the July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 plan year.
*The VIP maximum contribution amount shown above includes the Age 50 "Catch-Up Contribution" of $7,500 as described in the "Catch-Up Contributions" section below.
Contributions under other employer plans also count towards the limits as do certain individual plans. If you have contributed to a plan with another employer in the same tax year, please notify the Western Benefits Office immediately so that your limit can be evaluated.
With Roth contributions, you can make after-tax payroll contributions to your plan and withdraw those contributions tax-free (subject to the terms of the plan). Your earnings may also be withdrawn tax-free if you have a qualified distribution. A qualified distribution, in this case, is one that is taken five tax years after the year of your first Roth contribution and after you have reached age 59˝, become disabled, or died.
Through automatic payroll contributions, you can contribute as little as $15 and as much as 75% of your eligible pay as designated Roth contributions, up to the annual IRS dollar limits.
Unlike a Roth IRA, there are no income limits to be eligible for a Roth 403(b) option within an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Generally, a Roth contribution may be beneficial if you expect your tax rate in retirement will be higher than it had been during the years you contributed.
For information about a Roth conversion, please call a financial professional at 1-800-343-0860.
If you are age 50 or older, you have the ability to make additional contributions to your plan, up to the current IRS dollar limits. View the limits here: IRS DOLLAR LIMITS
When you are "vested" in your savings, it effectively means the money is yours to keep. You are always 100% vested in all contributions to the VIP, as well as any earnings on them.
Your beneficiary or beneficiaries will inherit your account in the event of your death. You should consider identifying a beneficiary when you enroll in your plan, and updating the information if you experience a life-changing event such as a marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or death in the family.
If you have an account with Fidelity, login to Fidelity NetBenefits®, go to 'Profile' in the navigation bar at the top of your NetBenefits® page and click on the 'Summary tab' and then 'Beneficiaries'.
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You are generally allowed to withdraw money from your plan when you leave your employer, retire or become permanently disabled. Also you may be eligible for a distribution if you have a financial hardship as defined by your plan. Withdrawals may be subject to income taxes and, if they occur prior to you becoming age 59˝, a 10% early withdrawal tax penalty.
For more information, call the Fidelity Retirement Services Center at 1-800-343-0860.
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The minimum loan amount is $1,000, and a loan must not exceed $50,000.
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You may have one loan outstanding at a time. The cost to initiate a loan is $75, and there is a quarterly maintenance fee of $6.25. The initiation and maintenance fees are deducted directly from your plan account.
Note: If you fail to repay your loan (based on the original terms of the loan), it will be considered in "default" and treated as a distribution, making it subject to income tax and possibly to a 10% early withdrawal tax penalty. Defaulted loans may also impact your eligibility to request additional loans.
If you have retirement savings in another employer's plan or in an IRA, consolidating accounts may help make it easier to manage your savings but there are several options. Be sure to consider all your available options and the applicable fees and features of each before moving your retirement assets.
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Footnotes 1, 2, 3 and 4 below pertain to the performance tables located on the Investment Options tab:
1 Stock markets are volatile and can fluctuate significantly in response to company, industry, political, regulatory, market, or economic developments. Investing in stock involves risks, including the loss of principal.
2Total returns are historical and include change in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. These figures do not include the effect of sales charges, if any, as these fees are waived for contributions made through your retirement plan. If sales charges were included, returns would have been lower. Life of fund figures are from the inception date to the period shown. For unitized funds, the inception date shown may be that of the fund's underlying investment option. For non-mutual fund pools and trusts whose strategies may be offered to multiple clients, and whose returns may be based on a composite, the inception date shown may be the beginning date of the composite's returns.
3In general, the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk, liquidity risk, call risk, and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so holding them until maturity to avoid losses caused by price volatility is not possible.
4Target Date Funds are an asset mix of stocks, bonds and other investments that automatically becomes more conservative as the fund approaches its target retirement date and beyond. Principal invested is not guaranteed.
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