Blended Retirement System, Opt-in Deadline: Dec 31, 2018

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STAND-TO! Edition: Monday, December 10, 2018

TODAY'S FOCUS: Blended Retirement System

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What is it?

The Blended Retirement System (BRS) blends the traditional legacy retirement pension, also known as a defined benefit, with a defined contribution benefit into a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The BRS provides retirement savings benefits for the majority of service members, including those who serve fewer than 20 years.

Soldiers eligible to opt-in to the BRS have until Dec. 31 to decide whether to opt-in to BRS...

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