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Current issue: Winter 2011
Featured article: Stay Connected with email updates from DRS
Also in this issue:
Annual statements available for education employees
PEBB launches new cost-efficient way to receive communications
Fund Transition Complete
Do you want to decrease your federal income tax obligation? DCP
January brings opportunity for change
We want to know: What would it take to be a 100% satisfied customer of DRS?
Issue: Spring 2011
Featured article: Baby boom generation approaches retirement
Also in this issue:
Legislative Update
New Contribution Rates are scheduled to take effect, for most members, in the coming months
Benefits for Qualified Domestic Partners
Annual retirement statements now available
Fund lineup analyzed
DRS Education and Outreach Team
Issue: Summer 2010
Featured article: Legislature caps busy session with passage of pension-related legislation
Also in this issue:
Quickly build your DCP account with catch-up options
DRS website has a variety of information
Our Central Reception Unit: the voices and faces of DRS
How career transitions affect your retirement benefit and DCP account
Contribution rate changes
National Save for Retirement Week
Fitness clubs offer discounts
Issue: Winter 2010
Featured article: SCPP, LEOFF Plan 2 Board propose legislation
Also in this issue:
Retirement plan data available online
Retirees say planning is the key
DCP can help you save for retirement
Your account information - day or night
Coming soon: Census 2010
2055 Retirement Strategy Fund became available in January
Ready to start planning for retirement?
WSIB corner
Issue: Summer 2009 Legislative Update
Featured article: 2009 Legislative update
Also in this issue:
Administrative factors updated
Public disclosure requests for pension information
Governor appoints new DRS Director
Making it easy to see your future
Web site redesign
Issue: Fall 2008/Winter 2009 Retirement Planning
Featured article: How to plan for your retirement
Also in this issue:
Focusing on the future during a volatile market
How contribution rates are determined
New early retirement provisions now in place
January brings the opportunity for change
DRS unveils new investment options
Are you a PERS member who formerly served as a judge?
Issue: Spring/Summer 2008 Pension Plan Checkup
Featured article: A new feature in Outlook – pension plan checkup
Also in this issue:
Financial Fitness for Life: Live healthy. Retire well.
New early retirement factors available this summer
Your annual statement
Update your beneficiary