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APRIL 2017
2017 legislative session preview
The 2017 regular legislative session begins on Monday, April 10. Visit the Legislation page of our website for a list of bills impacting TRSL.
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In case you missed it...
A 10-day special legislative session, focused on state revenues and expenditures, was held in February. No legislation affecting TRSL was passed.
Interested in serving on the TRSL Board?
Qualifying deadline is April 28
TRSL is looking for candidates to run in three active member elections this fall. If you are interested in serving on the TRSL Board of Trustees and meet the candidate requirements, please submit your letter of intent so that it is received by TRSL no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 28.
The following active member elections will be held this fall:
NOTE: Members who are participating in DROP or working after DROP are considered actively working TRSL members for election purposes. Individuals who participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) are not members of TRSL, and therefore are ineligible to run or vote in TRSL Board elections.
Interested? Visit our Elections page for information about candidate requirements and the qualifying process.
Make your voice heard this fall
Later this year, TRSL will hold elections for three positions on the TRSL Board of Trustees. In August, active members eligible to vote in these elections will receive election updates via email and voting information via mail. (See above.) 
IMPORTANT: Make sure your email and mailing address are current with us, so you can cast your vote in these important elections. Log into your Member Access account and verify that we have your current contact information on file. If you need to update your email or mailing address, take these steps once you’re logged into Member Access: 
  1. Select the “My Self Service” drop-down menu.
  2. Select the “Change Your Mailing Address” or “Change Your E-mail Address” link.
  3. Update your email and/or mailing address. 
If you aren’t yet registered for Member Access, take some time to do so. You’ll have secure, online access to your personal TRSL account information and many self-service features, like estimating your retirement benefit and applying for retirement. 
If you need assistance registering or logging on to Member Access, please contact our Help Desk at 225-925-6460. If you’re outside the Baton Rouge area, call toll free at 1-877-275-8775, ext. 6460.
NEW! We're looking for members 10 years away from retirement or DROP eligibility
Preparing for retirement is important... and it's never too early to start. 
That’s why we are expanding the reach of our popular summer workshop, “Planning for Your Retirement,” to include members who are 10 years away from retiring or DROP eligibility.
So, if you’re in this segment of our membership, don’t miss out on one of the most important workshops we offer. We'll walk you through the retirement process, show you how your benefit is calculated, and give you some retirement “food for thought” as you approach your retirement date. 
Check out our summer workshop schedule and register today!
Member feedback
"I wish that I had known more about retirement before I got so close. Teachers put so much time into planning for class, but we must take care of our needs, too. Education about retirement is one of the most important plans of your life."
~ TRSL member, workshop attendee
How financially literate are you?
Financial literacy encompasses a number of skills—managing a household budget, balancing a checkbook, understanding how interest on your credit card is calculated, planning for retirement, and knowing how to make smart investment choices. The list goes on…
Unfortunately, as many studies and news reports tell us, far too many Americans lack an understanding of one or more issues related to financial literacy. According to a recent study by the National Endowment for Financial Education, even those who consider themselves knowledgeable about money matters often show a staggering lack of financial knowledge. This can have a real impact on people's ability to make financially responsible decisions and determine the quality of life they will enjoy.
You can find lots of tips on how to become financially literate on the Internet—even categorized by age group. Here are just a few:
  • MyMoney.gov takes you through five principles to keep in mind as you make day-to-day-decisions and plan your financial goals.
  • Wisebread.com offers advice on increasing your financial knowledge.
  • Smartaboutmoney.org provides financial literacy courses and worksheets for budgeting, credit, and more.
Or check out TRSL’s own Roadmap to Retirement series for tips and retirement information that may be helpful to you as you plan for your future. 
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