Your Retirement in Focus

Dec 11 2024 41 ep. 31 mins 7
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The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia is committed to provide our members with valuable information about their retirement benefits. We will focus on educating and engaging our members through their retirement journey. Available on most platforms including iHeartRadio and Castbox! We want to hear from our listeners, please contact us at [email protected].

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Why TRSGA is the Best Pension Plan: A Year-End Recap of 2024 feat. Dr. L.C. "Buster" Evans, Ed.D.

Dec 11 2024 46 mins  
Join us for a year-end recap with our Executive Director, Dr. L.C. "Buster" Evans, Ed.D., for an insightful conversation as we delve into the highlights and challenges of 2024. Topics discussed include: How TRS achieved the highest return of all state pension systems in the US. Legislative impacts on the system, including proposed and passed bills. Addressing teacher shortages

Estate Plans Are Not Just for the Rich. Why EVERYONE Needs an Estate Plan.

Sep 18 2024 42 mins  
Estate Plans are not Just for the Rich. Why EVERYONE Needs an Estate Plan feat. Ryan Rasmussen, CFP What does an estate plan include? Why is it important to start planning now? Through real-life narratives, examples, and facts, Ryan Rasmussen, CFP, takes you through what an estate plan is and why EVERYONE needs to have one. We aren’t all guaranteed a tomorrow and taking control o

What Makes a Happy Retiree? Revisited! Feat. Best-Selling Author Wes Moss

Jun 28 2024 39 mins  
What do marriage, divorce, kids, hobbies, and income streams have in common? They all have an impact on your happiness! Join us as we revisit this insightful episode on retirement with Wes Moss, a seasoned financial professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher. Highlights include: The top 3 financial habits of the happiest retirees and the research behind it How

From Classroom to Cash Flow: Building Wealth as an Educator feat. Yahrasiel Colbert, Ed.S.

Mar 15 2024 47 mins  
Emphasizing the financial challenges and opportunities educators face, podcast guest, Yahrasiel Colbert, Ed.S., leverages over 27 years of multidisciplinary expertise to help people build confidence in their financial independence. Yahrasiel is an educator, works as a consultant, and has authored a financial journal. During this episode, she provides resources for creating realisti

2023 TRS Rewind: Cheers to Resilience, Retirement, and Rolling With the Changes in 2023

Dec 29 2023 37 mins  
Light the fire, pour the hot cocoa, and grab your headphones! This end-of-year special from the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia dives deep into the triumphs, challenges, and fascinating facts that marked 2023 for TRS. Host: Everett Crockett Guest: Dr. L.C. (Buster) Evans, Executive Director of Teachers Retirement System of GA Join us as we: Discuss market performance to mem

Health Plan Decisions Made Easy: For Active & Retired Members feat. Louis Amis

Oct 24 2023 36 mins  
All healthcare is not the same. Louis Amis, Executive Director of the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) discusses the importance of understanding your health, being realistic about your finances for emergencies, learning about preventative exams, and being aware of common healthcare mistakes so you can make the best decisions! During this episode, he also talks about the SHBP struct

How to Become a Wealthy Teacher feat. Danny Kofke

Aug 04 2023 27 mins  
Former teacher, author, and returning podcast guest, Danny Kofke, discusses how to take control of your money using simplified and practical tactics. Through his path in teaching, financial education, writing, and TV guest appearances, Danny has learned that you can’t run a marathon in 30 days. It takes consistency and a personalized approach to build your financial margins…and

How GREA Benefits You! - Featuring Dr. Bill Sloan and Dr. Henrietta Gray

Jun 23 2023 44 mins  
The Georgia Retired Educators Association (GREA) has over 32,000 members and advocates for and amplifies the voice of retired educators in Georgia. Dr. Sloan, GREA Executive Director, and 2022-23 President Dr. Henrietta Gray, discuss what sparks their passion for education, the rewards of being a TRS member (including your pension!), and the benefits of being involved with the GREA

From the TRS Vault : The Retirement Application Process Part II - TRS Workshops, Service Purchases, & Working in Retirement

May 12 2023 28 mins  
Join us in a republish of a previous episode to help you get prepared for your retirement. Are you considering retiring this year? Have you met with one of our counselors or received an estimate of your retirement benefits? These are just a couple of the topics that are discussed in this episode. Carlos Marshall, New Retirement Manager, and Winston Buckley, Communications Director,

What Makes a Happy Retiree? Featuring Best-Selling Author Wes Moss!

Mar 17 2023 39 mins  
TRS podcast host, Everett Crockett talks to Wes Moss, a seasoned financial professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher. Wes discusses the top 3 financial habits of the happiest retirees and much more! How do events such as marriage, divorce, kids, location, hobbies, and income streams impact your happiness? Money + Health + Connectedness = A happy lifestyle! Join in