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<p>VCERA participates in quarterly <a href="https://dc.ventura.org/retirement-workshops/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retirement planning workshops</a>, hosted by the County’s Deferred Compensation Plan. VCERA presents an overview of the retirement process, <a href="https://live-vcera.pantheonsite.io/members/active-members/retiring-from-vcera/eligibility-for-retirement/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eligibility requirements</a>, <a href="https://live-vcera.pantheonsite.io/members/active-members/retiring-from-vcera/calculating-your-pension/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">benefit calculation factors</a>, <a href="https://live-vcera.pantheonsite.io/members/active-members/retiring-from-vcera/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retirement planning tips</a>, and more.</p>



<p>You can view VCERA’s new Retirement Planning Workshop video on this page or on&nbsp;<a href="http://youtu.be/xMf_yFgS5os" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>.</p>



<p><a href="https://live-vcera.pantheonsite.io/forms-publications/publications/">Click here</a>&nbsp;to download VCERA’s “Choosing the Best Retirement Date” fact sheet.</p>



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