On Track With Retirement Savings? Got Your Spending in Hand? VRS Can Help
Whether you’re getting ready to retire or just starting out in your job, VRS has the educational resources you need to ensure a better future. Tap into webinars, one-on-one virtual counseling and more by visiting the Education & Counseling page on the VRS website.
Register for an upcoming event or view recorded webinars at your own convenience:
Nearing Retirement - Eye on the Prize, Almost There!: November 29 Seminar in Abingdon, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Designed for late-career members, this seminar will explore costs in retirement, planning for Social Security and having a ready-to-retire checklist. Other topics include choosing a retirement date, selecting a benefit payout option and using myVRS.
Are You On Track?: November 30 Webinar, 10 – 11 a.m.
Plan 1 and Plan 2 members will explore VRS membership and the importance of planning now for the future. Topics include an overview of VRS benefits and optional programs, why you may want to purchase prior service, and member account resources, such as myVRS.
Spend Like There IS a Tomorrow: December 7 Webinar, 1 – 2 p.m.
Led by a MissionSquare Certified Financial Planner, this webinar will explore finding a healthy balance between spending on the things you enjoy and saving for the future.
Will You Have Enough to Retire Comfortably?: December 14 Webinar, 1 – 2 p.m.
Discover how to make your retirement assets do more for you over a longer period in this webinar hosted by MissionSquare. The session will explore how planning for retirement now can ensure a rewarding lifestyle in the future.
Your Next Steps: December 15 Webinar, 1 – 2 p.m.
This webinar will walk Plan 1 and Plan 2 members who are fewer than 12 months from retirement through the retirement application process. Topics include a timeline of action items, an overview of required steps or forms, post-retirement considerations (such as taxes and COLAs) and VRS resources after retirement.
Virtual Counseling Appointments
Follow these steps to register for a one-on-one appointment with a VRS counselor:
- Select your plan under One-on-One Counseling Appointments on the Education and Counseling page.
- Follow the screens to choose your plan, region and preferred date and time. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email.
- You will receive another email with a Microsoft Teams meeting link before your virtual appointment begins. It is important to test your audio and/or video before your appointment.
To maximize your appointment time, log in to myVRS in advance to view your latest account information and have your questions ready.
