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Welcome to Navigating Your Retirement with Tracy Dearing! This podcast explores everything you need to know about PERS and preparing for retirement from the state of Mississippi. Tune in for expert insights, practical advice, and real-life stories from state employees sharing their experiences throughout their careers and retirement journeys.
Navigating Retirement
A Newton County native, Tracy Dearing recently retired after over 26 years in
education, where she served in various roles, including secretary, classroom
teacher, CTE Director, and Federal Programs Director.
Do you Have Enough Life Insurance?
Do you have enough Life Insurance? According to a Corebridge Financial survey, 50% of Americans do not have a life insurance policy. Sixteen percent of those said they have a policy through work.
PERS is the retirement system for eligible Mississippi public employees who work as regular employees for state agencies, universities, community colleges, and public schools, as well as counties, cities, and other political subdivisions that have entered into Joinder Agreements with PERS to provide retirement coverage to eligible employees.