Teachers Retirement System of Georgia will offer a Pre-Retirement Workshop and Pre-Retirement Counseling sessions at Augusta University.

 

Pre-Retirement Workshop

Pre-Retirement Workshop is recommended for active members within 5 years of retirement.  The Pre-Retirement Workshop will be be held on the following date and time.

 

Date

Time

Location

May 10, 2016

2:00 pm

Health Sciences Campus – EC 1222

 

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, COLAs.
  • Benefit estimates and counseling opportunities.
  • Legal considerations and financial planning.
  • Adjusting to retirement.
  • Resources to help you be successful.

 

PRE-RETIREMENT COUNSELING (One-On-One Counseling Sessions)

One-On-One Pre-Retirement Counseling Sessions are recommended for active members within 2 years of retirement. The 50-minute session will provide detailed information about TRS retirement options, estimate of retirement benefit, and specific questions about your individual situation.

 

Date

Time

Locations

May 11, 2016 By Appointment only from 8-5 Health Sciences Campus - HS 1109
May 11, 2016 By Appointment only from 8-5 Summerville Campus - JSAC Markert Room
May 12, 2016 By Appointment only from 8-12 Health Sciences Campus - HS 1109
May 12, 2016 By Appointment only from 8-12 Summerville Campus - JSAC Markert Room

 

To register, follow these easy steps:

  1. Visit www.trsga.com.
  2. Click on Account Login link in the upper navigation bar.
  3. Select “Active Member” and proceed to the Account Login page.
  4. Register for and/or log in to your TRS account.
  5. Click on Register for an Event. (Be sure to make note of the location you register for)
  6. Pick the event and time of your choice. You will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation upon your successful registration.