At SCERS, we are passionate about helping you retire with confidence. We know that retirement can be a thrilling and exciting time and we are happy to help you get there. You worked hard during your career and earned the right to enjoy yourself and do things you have always wanted to do.

 But as a recent Forbes article points out, there are some key steps to consider as you embark on this next chapter of life. 

The article offers four questions to ask yourself before retiring, questions that can help you write your own retirement handbook and vision statement:

1. How will I spend my time?
2. What is my purpose?
3. How will I interact with others?
4. What is my reason for getting up in the morning?

Often, retirement planning is heavily focused on financial considerations rather than the day-to-day realities of being retired. We’re given road maps for most stages of life, but being retired looks different for everyone and is something we must navigate ourselves. 

SCERS’ mission is to provide you with a pension that will continue on for the rest of your life, wherever you may go. Defining your mission and vision can help you determine what you want the future to look like for you and your loved ones, and including them in this planning will help you enter the next chapter of life together heading in the same direction.

Seeking out inspiring and interesting role models can also help you determine how you want to spend your retirement years. But remaining flexible along your journey toward fulfilling your vision will help you navigate unexpected turns. 

Wherever your journey takes you, you can rely on SCERS to be here for you and your loved ones every step of the way.