Educate Yourself

Workshops and Pre-retirement Counseling

PRE-RETIREMENT WORKSHOP

To sign up for this event, click on the Account Login button to log in to your TRS account, and then click on Register for Workshop/Counseling.

Retirement is within reach and it’s time to get serious about it! This workshop will provide you with the information and resources you need to help you map out your retirement plan.

Topics discussed during this workshop include:

Planning your retirement—date, finances, etc.
Retirement plans and benefits—survivorship plans, partial lump-sum option.
The importance of naming beneficiaries.
Calculating your benefit—the benefit formula.
Applying for retirement—easy steps to make your retirement seamless.
Benefit payments—including tax information, health and dental insurance, COLA’s.
Working after retirement.
Benefit estimates and counseling opportunities.
Legal considerations and financial planning.
Adjusting to retirement.
Resources to help you be successful.

Who should attend?
Active members within 5 years of retirement.

Who presents the workshop?
TRS Retirement Planners or the Communications Manager.

How long does it last?
1 hour

What should I bring with me?
An interest in learning about your TRS benefits and any questions you may have.

How do I sign up?
Click on the Account Login button above, log in and click on Register for Workshop/Counseling.

Please note: Individual counseling appointments are not available during this workshop. You must register for a pre-retirement counseling session separately.

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