A new year is upon us. Have you considered your resolutions?
Before you run off and upgrade your gym membership, consider making SDCERS part of your resolution. Make 2015 the year that educating yourself about the SDCERS benefits you're eligible for is a top priority.
There are many things you can do to become Retirement Ready, and most of them take under 5 minutes! Here are several quick ideas to jump start your Retirement Ready resolution:
Register on the SDCERS Member Portal -- the Member Portal allows your to monitor your retirement account, access personal information and make changes in real time. It's safe, secure and registration only takes a few minutes. Find the Member Portal here.
Verify and Update Beneficiaries – Verify and update your beneficiary designations. It is important for spouses and loved ones to understand the benefits they are eligible for upon your passing. Verify your designations on the Member Portal here and if you need to make changes, please call SDCERS' Call Center at 619-525-3600 for a beneficiary form.
Verify and Update Your Address – Verify and update your mailing address as needed to ensure you’re receiving important information sent to you by SDCERS. You can review and update your address on the Member Portal here.
Sign Up for SDCERS Email -- Sign up to receive email updates regarding the latest news announcements, e-versions of the SDCERS Scoop newsletter, press releases and more. Sign up here.
Connect with SDCERS on Social Media -- SDCERS' social media sites are a great way to get the latest news and information coming from the pension system. SDCERS is on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
Have you a safe, happy and healthy New Year!
-SDCERS Communications