Fund Your Future with DRS

By: Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
  • Summary

  • A large part of planning for the future starts with how you approach your finances today. Explore some of the basics of financial planning, tools for managing your money and ideas for sparking conversations with friends and family. Join Retirement System employees as they tackle the stigma around money and share their personal financial journeys.
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Episodes
  • Ep 46 - Teachers: out-of-state service credit
    Aug 21 2024

    The amount of service credit, or time that you’ve been teaching, has a huge impact on your pension. In this episode, we explore the details of service credit for teachers in Washington state. Our guest, Jon from the DRS Contact Center, joins us to discuss options for teachers who have worked in other states and wish to transfer or purchase service credits.

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    15 mins
  • Ep 45 - First month of retirement; what to avoid
    Aug 7 2024

    We dive into the common challenges faced right after retirement. DRS team member John shares insights about handling the transition period and offers practical advice to avoid pitfalls. Whether you're planning to buy a house, plan to travel, or trying to navigate insurance coverage, this episode provides valuable tips to help ensure a smooth post-retirement experience.

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    11 mins
  • Ep 44 - All about the Plan 3 TAP Annuity
    Jul 24 2024

    Do you know how much you can spend from your investment account once you retire? Some people choose to purchase an annuity for peace of mind. Plan 3 members have access to a TAP Annuity with a lifetime cost of living adjustment (COLA). Find out more about this and other unique advantages of the TAP Annuity.

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    19 mins

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