Millennials are defined by Pew Research as being born between 1981 and 1996 and are now ages 28 to 43. That means most are somewhere in the middle of their career. If that sounds like you, here are some things you can do now to ensure a successful retirement. 1. Understand your retirement plan benefits…
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Make time for a retirement checkup
Is your savings on track to help you live the retirement of your dreams? If you’re not sure, there’s no time like the present to check in on your progress. You can do that by logging in to your online account. Once you’re there, select “Plan Summary” to view your contributions. You can access this…
One teacher’s fulfilling solution
If you retired today, would you volunteer to work for free at the same place? Meet Cornelius Lopez. Cornelius is retired from Teachers’ Retirement System Plan 1. He taught math for 60 years; Forty-eight of those years were at McMurray Middle School on Vashon Island. After his retirement in June 2023, he began volunteering at…
Rumors we have heard
Rumors. They sure can be wild at times. At DRS, it’s not unusual for us to speak with customers who have heard a rumor that, as it so often turns out, is not exactly accurate. Some of the rumors we hear include:
Retirement planning email scam alert
A recent email scam has targeted our customers.
Who will inherit your assets?
Estate planning ins and outs.
Do you have unclaimed funds?
Check these sites for money you’re owed.
How to apply for retirement
Learn more about the retirement process.
Explore your options for retirement living
What you need to consider.
Career transitions and your retirement
Changing careers can affect your retirement account.
