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August 2025 Featured Articles

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Smart Ways to Start Talking Money at Home

Tips for comfortable and productive financial conversations with loved ones.

Bus Driver Bianca Patterson Beloved by Virginia Beach Kids, Parents

Transporting students across the city, sometimes all day and into the night, she’s become a trusted figure in her community.

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Help Your Future Self Today by Reviewing Your Annual Statement

Assess your savings progress using your latest Member Benefit Profile in myVRS.

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Announcements

August 2025

Updated VRS Handbooks Now Available; Assess Your Life Insurance Coverage; Be Alert for Unsolicited Counseling Services

Smart Ways to Start Talking Money at Home

August 2025

Tips for comfortable and productive financial conversations with loved ones.

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Don’t Miss the Next Chance to Learn More About Your VRS Benefits

August 2025

Questions about your benefits? Join an upcoming member webinar or schedule one-on-one counseling.

Bus Driver Bianca Patterson Beloved by Virginia Beach Kids, Parents

August 2025

Transporting students across the city, sometimes all day and into the night, she’s become a trusted figure in her community.

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Starting Small With Your Hybrid Plan Savings? You Can Still Finish Big

August 2025

Learn how to take your first steps toward bigger savings at a pace that works for you.

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Your Feedback Matters: Take Our Short Survey

August 2025

Tell us about your favorite topics and more.

Help Your Future Self Today by Reviewing Your Annual Statement

August 2025

Assess your savings progress using your latest Member Benefit Profile in myVRS.

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Watch: How VRS Funds Your Monthly Retiree Benefit

August 2025

Learn from Director Trish Bishop how VRS ensures retirement security for its members and beneficiaries.

Your Turn to Ask

August 2025

What’s the difference between myVRS and the DCP Account?

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August 2025 Featured Articles

Smart Ways to Start Talking Money at Home

Bus Driver Bianca Patterson Beloved by Virginia Beach Kids, Parents

Help Your Future Self Today by Reviewing Your Annual Statement

August 2025 Articles

Announcements

Smart Ways to Start Talking Money at Home

Don’t Miss the Next Chance to Learn More About Your VRS Benefits

Bus Driver Bianca Patterson Beloved by Virginia Beach Kids, Parents

Starting Small With Your Hybrid Plan Savings? You Can Still Finish Big

Your Feedback Matters: Take Our Short Survey

Help Your Future Self Today by Reviewing Your Annual Statement

Watch: How VRS Funds Your Monthly Retiree Benefit

Your Turn to Ask

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