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April 2015  
Summer workshops: We're ready! Are you?
We've scheduled our "Planning for Your Retirement" workshops for the summer. And we'll be coming to a city near you.
If you are within five years of retirement or DROP eligibility, then this workshop is perfect for you! We’ll discuss the benefits of your TRSL membership, go over the retirement process, and answer all your retirement questions, such as:
  • How is my benefit calculated?
  • Can I name both of my children as beneficiaries?
  • Should I go into DROP?
  • What happens to my sick leave?
  • Will I get Social Security?
Remember… it’s never too early to start your retirement planning. Check out our workshop schedule and register. We look forward to seeing you there!
2015 TRSL Board Elections:
Qualifying deadline approaching
The deadline to qualify for the 2015 TRSL Board of Trustees elections is 4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 30. Elections will be held for the active member districts below. Click on the links to see the eligibility requirements for qualifying as a candidate.
District 2: For active TRSL members employed in Orleans, St. Tammany, and Washington parishes
District 3: For active TRSL members employed in Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Lafourche, and Terrebonne parishes
District 4: For active TRSL members employed in Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster parishes
NOTE: Retired members, superintendents, employees of colleges and universities, and members paid with school lunch funds are not eligible for this position. These groups each have their own representatives on the TRSL Board. Participants of the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) are not members of TRSL, and therefore are ineligible to run or vote in TRSL Board elections.
Looking for more ways to save for retirement?
Members frequently ask us if they can increase their retirement contributions to TRSL. The simple answer is, "No. The amount members contribute to TRSL is set by state law."
But it's smart to look ahead into your financial future. So here's what you can do...
Take a look at other retirement savings opportunities that may be available to you. Our "Roadmap to Retirement" series gives you the basics on different types of retirement vehicles. 
When should you start saving? The earlier, the better... the longer you have money in additional retirement vehicles, the more opportunity it has to grow in value.
You should always contact TRSL if you have questions about your TRSL account. But talk to your financial planner to determine which additional vehicles may be right for you.
Check out the entire Roadmap to Retirement series for more helpful personal finance tips!
TRSL & Social Security workshop
REGISTER HERE.
Don't get caught off guard!
Make sure you know the facts about Social Security income in retirement. Federal laws could impact you.
Come to one of these workshops to find out more about Social Security law and your TRSL benefit. Plus, learn how to get a Social Security benefit estimate. 
QUESTIONS? Ask TRSL!   web.master@trsl.org
PO Box 94123 | Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9123 US