Episode transcript: [music intro] Jenny Welcome back to Fund Your Future with DRS. Today we’re diving into, a pretty popular topic around here, which is early retirement, and we get a lot of questions about this. Seems like all of the articles and podcast episodes that we put out are everyone wants to know how…
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Episode 69 – What is a record keeper?
Episode transcript: [music intro] Jenny Welcome back to Fund Your Future with DRS. Well, if you’ve ever gotten an email or read a news story from us about DCP or Plan 3, chances are you’ve seen the name Voya Financial in the last couple of years. They are our current record keeper, but you might…
DCP and Plan 3 investment costs reduced in 2025
Every summer, we post annual fee changes for DCP and Plan 3 investments. Fees are based on the cost to manage the investments and vary by fund type. DRS investment options are provided by WSIB (Washington State Investment Board). To view the updated fee tables or find out more about fees, visit the investment section…
Do you have unclaimed funds?
Unclaimed funds are money or assets that are owed to you that you didn’t collect or that didn’t get refunded to you. Retirement contributions If you’re a former a public employee but didn’t become vested, you may have money remaining in your retirement account. Use the DRS inactive accounts search tool. If you’re still employed…
How to make the most of your unused leave
If you’re getting ready to retire, or considering leaving public service, there’s a good chance you have a balance of unused leave. You may have the option to cash-out this leave, but you’ll still have to pay the taxes on the extra income. Luckily, some employers allow you to roll over leave into your DCP…
Episode 67 – Why the rule of 72 feels like magic (but isn’t)
Episode transcript: [music intro] Jenny Welcome back to Find Your Future with DRS. Today, we’re breaking down the rule of 72. This is kind of a thing I hear a lot of finance folks talk about, but it’s basically just a quick way to estimate how long it can take your money to double when…
Paycheck increase allows for more savings
At the end of July, state employees under PERS may notice a 3% increase to their paycheck. This increase is thanks to legislation that passed in April 2025 and is intended to help you with the cost of inflation. One of the best things about getting a paycheck increase is that it gives you more…
Episode 66 – DCP withdrawals, rollovers, and RMDs
Episode transcript: [music intro] Jenny Welcome back to Fund Your Future with DRS. Well, we’ve talked a lot about DCP and putting your money in and why you should put money in. But we really wanted to talk today about when the time comes that you’re ready to take the money out of DCP and…
Episode 64 – Money moves when your finances are tight
Episode transcript: [music intro] Jenny Welcome back to Fund Your Future with DRS. Today we’re looking at… Catherine …economic downturn, that’s the phrase. Jenny Yes. We’ve been getting a lot of members and people who are concerned about these really stressful economic times right now. We have Catherine in the studio with us who works…
Think pennies, save more: A simple shift that can enhance your retirement savings
There are two ways to contribute to Washington’s Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). You can choose to invest a set dollar amount every month, or you can opt to invest a percentage of your gross pay. DCP is a savings program, that helps you invest for the retirement lifestyle you want to achieve. One way to…
