Winter 2023 Featured Articles

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Don’t Just Retire: ‘Rewire’ With Hobbies, Social Activities

Discover how staying active mentally can reap significant health benefits and new opportunities.

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Anne Stiles Finds Joy as Volunteer Food Pantry Manager

If she’s not at the Blackstone pantry, her number’s likely on the door for those seeking a meal after hours.

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Women in Retirement: Build Financial Resilience With These Strategies

Women face unique challenges in retirement. Learn how VRS services and other resources can help.

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Chatting With Singer June Montgomery on Pursuing Her Dreams in Retirement

After a career in education, she’s now achieving her lifelong goal to be a solo recording artist.

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Winter 2023 Articles

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News and Announcements

Winter 2023

VRS’ investment return; tax season reminders; DCP specialist services; HELPS eligibility reminder; financial planning assistance.

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Don’t Just Retire: ‘Rewire’ With Hobbies, Social Activities

Winter 2023

Discover how staying active mentally can reap significant health benefits and new opportunities.

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VRS Transitioning to New DCP Record Keeper in 2025

Winter 2023

Know what the upcoming change means for you.

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Anne Stiles Finds Joy as Volunteer Food Pantry Manager

Winter 2023

If she’s not at the Blackstone pantry, her number’s likely on the door for those seeking a meal after hours.

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Direct Deposit Schedule

Winter 2023

Note the dates for your retirement benefit payments.

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How Divorce Can Affect Your Retirement Benefits

Winter 2023

Your benefit payout option and the amount of your benefit may be affected.

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Chatting With Singer June Montgomery on Pursuing Her Dreams in Retirement

Winter 2023

After a career in education, she’s now achieving her lifelong goal to be a solo recording artist.

a woman hold a mug and stares wistfully out a window next to text which reads strategies for women.

Women in Retirement: Build Financial Resilience With These Strategies

Winter 2023

Women face unique challenges in retirement. Learn how VRS services and other resources can help.

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Use myVRS to Apply for Health Insurance Credit, Update Premium Info

Winter 2023

The credit is added to your monthly benefit to assist with the cost of premiums.

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