Retiring Soon

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Retiring Soon Webinars

Defeating Loneliness and Boredom in Retirement

People often feel lonely after they retire.  Although this may be caused by relocation, the biggest culprit is leaving the structure, purpose, and companionship offered by a workplace without a plan for replacing it in another form.  Learn how to combat loneliness and boredom in retirement during this presentation.

July 30, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. | Register Here


Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

Managing how you spend your retirement savings is important for not outliving your money.  There are several withdrawal strategies you can take in retirement.  Join us for this presentation to learn more about optimal withdrawal strategies in retirement.

September 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. | Register Here


Solving the Puzzle of Retirement Taxes

Worried about taxes in retirement? Learn more about a few strategies to keep your taxes low.

October 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. | Register Here

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Calculators

Retirement Benefit Estimate Calculator
Estimate your future retirement benefit today.

Service Purchase Estimate Calculator
Calculate the cost of purchasing service credit.


Publications

Tier 1 Retirement Guidebook

Tier 2 Retirement Guidebook

Learn the necessary steps when applying for retirement benefits.


Preparing to Retire

Guide for URS members who plan to retire soon. What you need to know about your pension, savings plans, healthcare, taxes, and more.


Steps to Retirement Checklist

A timeline and checklist of tasks to complete as you plan your retirement.


Tier 1 Partial Lump-Sum Option

At retirement you can choose to get a lump-sum payment (PLSO) equal to 12 months or 24 months of your lifetime monthly retirement benefit. 


Purchasing Future Service Credit

Find out how you (or jointly with your employer) can buy future service credit in order to retire sooner.


Purchasing Service Credit

You may be able to retire earlier or get more in retirement by buying other public service credit or reinstating eligible service.
What to Expect When Completing a Service Purchase


Post-Retirement Employment

If you’re considering returning to public employment after retirement, learn how it may impact your benefits.
Post-Retirement Reemployment Form


Videos

Payout Options at Retirement

Personal Transition to Retirement

Social Security Basics

URS ViewPoint

Stay up to date with the latest news and information about your benefits. Read the newsletter for active URS members.

Questions?

Learn more about your benefits with our publications and training.

Financial Wellness

Free URS resources can help you improve your finances.

Access Your Benefits

Create a myURS account to manage accounts, change beneficiaries, and more.