Chart Your Next Path With myVRS Financial Wellness
Leaving the workforce doesn’t mean leaving future planning behind. Retirement brings new goals, questions and decisions, and how you approach them can help you stay confident and in control. Practical resources are available through myVRS Financial Wellness to help you along the way.
Log in to myVRS and navigate to Financial Wellness from the homepage for personalized recommendations.
Here are a few topics to explore:
How Do You Want to Spend Your Time?
Whether you’re looking to explore new interests or considering returning to work, articles in the portal can help provide a starting point:
- “How to Live Large on a Retirement Budget” has tips on how to manage worries about overspending and make the most of discounts so you can enjoy travel, hobbies and more.
- “Re-Entering the Workforce After Retirement” offers advice on how to refresh your skills, update your resume and find part-time or freelance opportunities that fit your lifestyle. If you plan to work for a VRS-covered employer, be sure to review the return-to-work rules.
Where Do You Want to Go?
Whether you’re thinking about relocating or just planning your next trip, there are resources to help you weigh your options.
- The “Choosing Where to Live in Retirement” video reviews cost of living, healthcare access and family proximity.
- “Tips for Traveling on a Retirement Budget” recommends ways to stretch your travel dollars by finding discounts, traveling during off-peak times and choosing cost-effective lodging.
What Steps Will You Take?
Start by taking the Living in Retirement course, which covers retirement income sources, Social Security basics, potential tax changes and available health care options.
Then check out these useful tools:
- Budget: Plan monthly expenses and set goals.
- Emergency Fund: Prepare for unexpected costs.
- ID Theft Risk: Check risk levels for fraud or identity theft.
For a clearer look at your money habits, take the Your Money Personality assessment.
There’s much more available through myVRS Financial Wellness. Log in today and explore ways to make the most of your next chapter.
