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Washington State Educator
Retirement Seminars

Live Educational Retirement Seminars for Educators

Calling all DRS members! Are you ready to take control of your financial future and plan for a secure retirement? Look no further than SOFA Tacoma. We offer free live, in-person seminars in the South Puget Sound area specifically designed for educators like you.

 

Our seminars are completely free and focused solely on increasing your financial literacy without any sales pitches. Join us to gain valuable insights and tools to ensure a brighter tomorrow. Take the first step towards financial empowerment today with SOFA Tacoma.

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School employees and teachers: when is the best time to retire?
 

Is it better to retire at the beginning of summer or at the end?

When it comes to retirement for teachers and school employees, a few months can have a big impact. Before deciding on the month you want to retire, you need to understand how Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) and the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) affect your retirement benefits.

Read more about when to retire HERE: DRS NEWS

February Retirement Spotlight


 

SOFA TACOMA

 

Tacoma / Gig Harbor WA Chapter

The Society for Financial Awareness

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SOFA Speaker - Marie Ostlund

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4115 D Bridgeport Way West

University Place, WA 98466

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CONTACT US

SOFA the organization, does not offer to sell financial products nor promote any one particular company. Though the presenter may mention specific financial instruments and their functionality, SOFA’s role is only to educate and inspire. SOFA only represents the educational workshop - all other
endorsements are non-SOFA related.

Marie Ostlund is a Registered Representative of, and offers securities through, World Equity Group, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC Ostlund Wealth is not owned or controlled by World Equity Group, Inc. Marie is not employed by, affiliated with, or endorsed by TIAA, the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems or any other Federal or state governmental agency.

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