Retiree News

Retirement can mean a new lease on life, and it can also be a time to readjust and refocus your finances and plan for the future. VRS retirees can now access a wealth of financial educational resources with myVRS Financial Wellness. To get started, log in to your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness. Discover interactive courses, personalized action plans and content recommendations based on your interests. Available resources include:

Your Budget Tool

The days of guesstimating your cash flow are over—track your income and expenses by creating a comprehensive budget with the Your Budget Tool. If your monthly net is negative—it’s time to identify where changes can be made to reverse course. If it’s positive, consider financially healthy ways you can use your extra cash such as paying down debt, building up an emergency fund or saving for a fun goal.

Living in Retirement Course

Retirement is a big lifestyle adjustment. Paying attention to your financial well-being throughout this journey is key to ensuring your needs are being met. This course discusses retirement income sources, answers questions relating to Social Security benefits and explains how your tax situation changes in retirement. This course also explores how to maximize your retirement lifestyle.

Managing Financial Stress Course

Managing your finances can be an overwhelming experience. Whether you're paying down debt or saving for a future goal, stress can either motivate you to make positive choices and change, or it can have a lasting impact on your overall well-being. See how examining your expenses, seeking professional help or implementing mindfulness practices into your daily routine can help you stay proactive when managing financial stress.

Money Mindfulness

Check out the new mindfulness features in myVRS Financial Wellness. Explore money meditations and financial journaling to help promote conscious decision-making with your finances.