Participants are giving high marks to the new DRS retirement planning seminars, which have been refocused to address the needs of members who will be retiring in less than five years. One attendee said, “I have been to other DRS seminars and by far, this is the best one yet.”
They also praise the detailed planning workbook they receive during the seminar, which contains room to add other important retirement information. “I love the workbook and know I will be using it in the future,” said another attendee.
The seminar, presented free of charge, goes over how your retirement benefit is calculated; as well as important information on VEBA, Social Security and the Deferred Compensation Program. The new format is designed to help nearly-retired members make a successful transition.
The sessions fill quickly, so if you are less than five years from retirement, be sure to sign up as soon as possible.
Because we meet as a group, individual appointments are not held during the seminar, but you can always arrange one by calling DRS and asking to meet with a Retirement Services Analyst.
November/December 2007 Retirement Planning Edition