Fund Your Future with DRS

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

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024

Your auto and home insurance can have a significant impact on your budget, but it’s hard to know if you’re getting the best rate. Our guest, Amy from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), joins us to provide tips on shopping around for insurance and the value of having an agent.
 
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Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Podcast: OIC Answers

Wednesday 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.

Wednesday Aug 07, 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.

Wednesday 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.

Ep 43 - Millennials and inflation

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

Millennial and DRS team member Durin recently got married and says that changed how he thinks about planning for the future. He shares his love of food and tips for budgeting when it comes to cooking and grocery shopping.

Wednesday Jun 26, 2024

We talk with two DRS team members from the baby boomer generation who are less than five years from retiring. Hear what they’re doing in this critical time to prepare for their next stage of life. 

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024

People from Generation X grew up in a time where people didn’t talk about money and you couldn’t ask the internet. As a result, Mark and Sherry — two DRS team members from Gen X — are committed to making sure their kids know how to budget. Hear their advice on what you should be sharing with your kids.

Wednesday May 22, 2024

We chat with two DRS team members from Gen X, Devi and Corinne, who started saving for retirement a few years ago. They both share how they started shifting priorities after having an "ah-ha moment," and now saving for retirement is their top priority.

Ep 39 - Questions from listeners

Wednesday May 08, 2024

Wednesday May 08, 2024

We’ve received some great questions from our listeners asking about retirement. We jump into answering your questions:
If you leave state service, what are the options for your retirement money and how does that affect service credit if you come back to work for the state?If I die before retiring, will my spouse have an option to receive a pension benefit?Is my pension benefit based on the last five years of my career?How do I retire with DRS?

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

Generation Z recently joined the work force and they bring a new perspective. DRS team member Jacob describes his generation as growing up with “all internet, all the time.” He opens up about how he and his friends are strapping down to pay for rising rent costs and getting creative with their budgets.

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About us

The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems helps public employees within the state retire well. Our 330,000 customers includes firefighters, school employees and police officers. For over 45 years, we’ve been providing information and tools for retirement.

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