February 2026 Featured Articles

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Build a Financial Wellness Routine for the New Year

Complete a quick financial checkup and access tools that will help you create an action plan.

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Countdown to Retirement: Now’s the Time to Start Preparing

Planning to retire this summer? Here’s what to do now and where to find the resources you’ll need.

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VDEM Special Operations Leader Bryan Saunders Shares Importance of Preparation

Leading disaster response across Virginia, Saunders coordinates rescues and applies lessons learned from past emergencies.

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February 2026 Articles

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Announcements

February 2026

Watch VRS in 2025; Review Beneficiaries; General Assembly Session; New IRS Catch-Up Rules

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Build a Financial Wellness Routine for the New Year

February 2026

Complete a quick financial checkup and access tools that will help you create an action plan.

A smiling woman holding an artist's palette and brush stands in front of several paintings on the wall behind her.

Countdown to Retirement: Now’s the Time to Start Preparing

February 2026

Planning to retire this summer? Here’s what to do now and where to find the resources you’ll need.

A portrait of Brian Saunders, director of special operations at Virginia Department of Emergency Management on the left superimposed over a photo of one of his teams using an inflatable boat for water rescues during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Spotlight logo is in the upper right corner.

VDEM Special Operations Leader Bryan Saunders Shares Importance of Preparation

February 2026

Leading disaster response across Virginia, Saunders coordinates rescues and applies lessons learned from past emergencies.

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Have Questions About Your Benefits? We Have Answers

February 2026

Take advantage of counseling appointments, webinars and publications to help you understand your benefits.

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From the Director: We’re More Than Just Retirement

February 2026

Learn about disability coverage, life insurance and death-in-service benefits available to VRS members.

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Reminder: Grow Hybrid Plan Savings

February 2026

Increase your contributions now to receive the maximum employer match and allow more time for your money to grow.

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What to Know About Purchasing Long-Term Care Coverage

February 2026

VRS offers voluntary long-term care insurance with group rates to help cover nursing home and assisted-living costs.

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Your Turn to Ask

February 2026

Is there someone I can talk to for help with creating a financial plan?

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