Congratulations! After years of hard work and planning, the big day is almost here. It’s time to file for retirement. You must submit your service retirement application 15 to 90 days before your retirement date. Filing Online Online filing offers a secure and convenient way to apply for a service retirement benefit. You can upload […]
The countdown to retirement continues. Here are a couple of things you should do four-to-six months before your retirement date to make sure you stay on track. Locate Proof of Your Birth Date Before NYSLRS can pay out any retirement benefits, we will need proof of your date of birth. For most people, locating that […]
The final months leading up to your retirement date go by quickly. When you are 12 months from your planned retirement date, you should consider your post-retirement finances. Putting together a good picture of your expected income and expenses should be a big part of your countdown to retirement. Estimate Your Pension Your NYSLRS pension […]
Thinking about retiring soon? Our Countdown to Retirement series will help you get started and stay on track to hit your retirement date. Review Your Account Information in Retirement Online As your first step on the road to retirement, you should sign in to your Retirement Online account and review the information we have on file […]
After months or years of retirement planning, you’re probably looking forward to the day when you apply for your NYSLRS pension. But before you retire, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. After all, by filing for retirement, you’re making critical decisions about your financial future. And once you’ve retired, some of those […]