Summer 2022 Featured Articles

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Eating Local and Gardening Can Be a Fruitful Retirement Experience

Get a closer look at the commonwealth’s edible offerings.

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A Closer Look Behind VRS’ Long-Term Investment Strategy

The VRS trust fund is designed to support current and future retirees.

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Brenda Fristoe: Creating and Celebrating Art

Retired Winchester accountant Brenda Fristoe rekindles her passion for artistic expression.

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Rohn Brown: Podcasting a Passion for Sports

After retiring from VRS, Longwood University alumnus Rohn Brown produces a podcast on his alma mater’s athletics

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Summer 2022 Articles

A woman plants vegetable transplants in a garden while another person shows the viewer a large bowl full of harvested vegetables. Text on the right says eating local.

Eating Local and Gardening Can Be a Fruitful Retirement Experience

Summer 2022

Get a closer look at the commonwealth’s edible offerings.

A trendline showing positive financial gain behind text reading investment strategy

A Closer Look Behind VRS’ Long-Term Investment Strategy

Summer 2022

The VRS trust fund is designed to support current and future retirees.

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Eighty Years of Serving Those Who Serve Others

Summer 2022

VRS’ innovative array of services now reaches nearly 755,000 members, retirees and beneficiaries.

Text reading Retiree Profile and a portrait of Brenda Fristoe

Brenda Fristoe: Creating and Celebrating Art

Summer 2022

Retired Winchester accountant Brenda Fristoe rekindles her passion for artistic expression.

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Announcements

Summer 2022

COLA update; what to consider before returning to work; VRS leadership changes and more.

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Stay on Top of Money Matters With myVRS Financial Wellness

Summer 2022

During retirement, myVRS Financial Wellness can help guide you in adjusting and refocusing your finances.

Text reading Retiree Spotlight next to a portrait of Rohn Brown

Rohn Brown: Podcasting a Passion for Sports

Summer 2022

After retiring from VRS, Longwood University alumnus Rohn Brown produces a podcast on his alma mater’s athletics

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Using myVRS in Retirement

Summer 2022

Jump online to set up direct deposit, see how much tax is being withheld from payments, access survivor benefits and much more.

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