Retiring Soon
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Webinars
A Closer Look at Purchasing Service Credit
Are you thinking about purchasing additional service credit to enhance your retirement benefits or retire a little early? Come learn more about the opportunities of purchasing service credit.
Noon, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Register
Understanding Post-Retirement Reemployment
Thinking about returning to work for a URS participating employer after you’ve retired? Make sure you understand the different options and rules for how it will affect your pension. In this webinar, we’ll go through your Post-Retirement Reemployment options, including a new one that goes into effect in July 2025. Get the insights you need to make informed decisions.
Noon, Thursday, May 29, 2025 | Register
Applying for Retirement
Are you ready to retire? In this webinar, we show you how to apply for retirement every step of the way.
2 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Register
Saving for Retirement Late in Your Career
It’s never too late to start building your retirement savings, even in the final stages of your career. Feeling behind? Don’t worry – you still have plenty of time to make significant progress. In this webinar, we’ll guide you through strategies for playing catch-up and maximizing your contributions later in your career. Learn how to take advantage of catch-up contributions, tax-saving opportunities, and investment strategies that will help you build wealth and secure a comfortable retirement, even if you're starting a little later than most.
2 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Register
Solving the Puzzle of Retirement Taxes
Worried about taxes in retirement? Learn more about a few strategies to keep your taxes low.
10 a.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Register
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
