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Welcome: pension plan basics (3:04)

Learn more about how your defined benefit pension is calculated, its unique benefits, and how your contributions secure your financial future. A must-watch guide to understanding your pension and how it protects you and your loved ones.

Apply for your pension (6:40)

If you’re getting ready to retire, this video walks you through the entire ten-step process so you can apply for your pension with confidence. 

Leave employment (6:25)

If you leave your job, you’ll need to decide what to do with your pension. This video walks you through your four options.

Pre-retirement – Introduction and key decisions (5:30)

Pre-retirement – Vacation cashout (7:56)

Pre-retirement – Divorce or separation (7:05) 

Pre-retirement – Increase your pension (buying past service) (9:44) 

Pre-retirement – Pension payment options (12:24) 

Pre-retirement – Pension calculation (13:00)

Pre-retirement – Life insurance (7:40) 

Pre-retirement – Integration (6:55) 

Pre-retirement – Age, service, and retirement date (4:32)

Pre-retirement – Adjustments to your pension (4:19)