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Fund Your Future with DRS

Fund Your Future with DRS

By: Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
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 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.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Economics Personal Development Personal Finance Personal Success Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Ep 67 - Why the rule of 72 feels like magic (but isn’t)

    Ep 67 - Why the rule of 72 feels like magic (but isn’t)
    Jul 2 2025

    If you ever wanted a quick way to estimate how many years it’ll take for your investments to double, take 72 and divide it by the interest rate. In this episode, we explore how this a great way to think about the power of compound interest. If you’re early in your career, it may encourage you to set aside more money now. And if you’re close to retirement, it can be reassuring to know your investment could double in the next 7-10 years.
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    10 mins
  • Ep 66 - DCP withdrawals, rollovers, and RMDs

    Ep 66 - DCP withdrawals, rollovers, and RMDs
    Jun 18 2025

    You have options when it comes to accessing your DCP funds. In this episode, we cover smart ways to manage your funds, including monthly payouts, rollovers, lump sums and annuities. Plus, find out about required minimum distributions, emergency access and managing beneficiaries.

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    Withdrawals in retirement calculator DCP Roth vs pretax calculator DCP savings calculator
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    18 mins
  • Ep 65 - Fears about money and how to tackle them

    Ep 65 - Fears about money and how to tackle them
    Jun 4 2025

    According to a study by Allianz Life Insurance, Americans are more afraid of running out of money than of dying. We unpack the emotional toll of financial stress and talk about practical ways to regain a sense of control. Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck, or simply overwhelmed by rising costs, this episode offers real talk to help you breathe a little easier when it comes to your money.
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    13 mins
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