All employees other than those in the protective category (police, firefighters, etc.) can retire and receive a retirement benefit at age 55; participants who have protective category service (other than purchased service) can retire at age 50. Exception: If you began WRS employment on or after January 1, 1990, and terminate WRS employment before April 24, 1998, to be eligible for a retirement benefit you must have some WRS creditable service in at least 5 separate calendar years to be vested.

You can draw a reduced benefit from the plan at age 45 with 15 years of credited service under the plan. See similar questions...

Each pension plan must specify a normal retirement age, the age at which a person can retire and receive a full pension. The majority of plans set this at age 65, but some allow a full pension as early as age 60, or even earlier if you meet certain qualifications. The federal Income Tax Act requires a reduction to the amount of the monthly pension for pensions that start to be paid prior to age 60. See similar questions...

It has been the city's practice to let the dogs live out the remainder of their lives with the handlers whom they worked their career with. See similar questions...

Credited service is the total number of years, months and days of active service a member accumulates for pension purposes toward retirement. When you retire, you will be paid a straight life retirement allowance each month for as long as you live. Or, at the time you retire, you may choose an Option II or Option III retirement allowance which will provide lifetime benefits to you and upon your death will continue throughout the life of your designated beneficiary. See similar questions...

When you retire, you may continue dental insurance coverage provided you are at least age 55 and have at least 10 years of continuous full-time University service at the time of retirement. See similar questions...

Most of us were told to stay in school and get a splendid education. After you've gotten the "admirable education," it was procure a decent job, work hard, and then savor a cherished and quiet retirement. My girlfriend binges on high-calorie/high carbohydrate food during her "time of the month. See similar questions...

House Finches are not native to eastern North America. Until the 1940s, House Finches were found only in western North America. Some birds were released to the wild in the East after pet stores stopped illegal sales of "Hollywood Finches," as they were commonly known to the pet bird trade. The released birds successfully bred in the wild and spread rapidly throughout eastern North America. See similar questions...

Be kind to the van drivers! We have 5 shuttle van rides planned, and will have signup sheets available during the conference. The drive from Bar Harbor to Bangor takes about 1 1/2 hours, and you should be at the airport an hour in advance of your flight. Though planes leave Bangor International Airport starting at 5 AM, we doubt that shuttles will leave Bar Harbor at 2.30 AM (unless you really beg one of the drivers). Probably, the first van will leave at 6 AM. See similar questions...