One of the biggest challenges of prepping for retirement is understanding all the different pieces — like choosing the right health care, understanding the jargon and getting a clear picture of your finances. Since retirement looks different for everyone, it’s important to take the time to figure out what’ll work best for you. Luckily, our…
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Retirees returning to work must wait 30 days
For a lot of people, retirement is a time to sit back and relax, or time to do some traveling. But some retirees like to stay busy by volunteering. They may even decide they want to go back to work after they retire. As a retiree, you can go back to work for a Department…
Hey millennials, plan for your future with 3 easy steps
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…
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.
