Category: Counseling

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Members Who Want to Retire This Summer Should Start Planning Now

March 2024

Spring is the season when employers typically face a larger-than-normal volume of folks filing for summer retirement.

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Retiring or Separating Employees May Keep Money With VRS

February 2024

As employees retire or leave their jobs, it's important for them to make well-informed decisions about their future savings.

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Three Tips to Help Members Weigh Options for Buying Back Service

November 2023

Members might want to purchase prior service to increase their retirement benefits or help them to retire sooner.

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Your Turn to Ask

November 2023

What resources do you have to help onboard new employees?

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VRS Member Guide Simplifies Onboarding of New Hires

August 2023

Quickly introduce employees to VRS, the benefits available to them, action steps to take and where to go for more information.

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How to Boost Retirement Income? Encourage Employees to Save the Raise

July 2023

Many employees will see a bump in pay this summer. Saving part of their raises now can mean having more cash in retirement.

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Announcements

June 2023

Learn more about account security changes, training opportunities and DCP counseling for retired or separated employees.

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Get Started Processing Summer Retirements

April 2023

Spring is a high-volume season for retirement applications. Certify pending applications as you receive them.

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Online Retirement Is Easiest Option for Many Members

July 2022

If you have employees who are preparing to retire, we encourage you to remind them to take advantage of online retirement...