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How to Retire from the State of Florida:
10

Questions You

Need to Ask

If you are a few months or a few years from retirement, it is time to take
the steps necessary to prepare to retire from the State of Florida.

After a long and successful career, you have many important retirement
decisions now to make -- decisions that will impact the rest of your life.
Several questions you must ask are:

• Will I outlive my income in retirement?
• Can I afford to retire?
• What changes will I need to make in retirement?

• Will I have to downsize and move?
• Can I afford my health insurance and medical costs?

We’ve compiled a list of the “10 Most-Asked Questions” we’ve received
from people just like you. Rather than worry about making mistakes or
forgetting an important task, review the questions you need to ask yourself
so that you can avoid future mistakes.

The DROP Advisory Council can help you prepare for retirement with
confidence! For more than 20 years, the DROP Advisory Council has provided

retirement guidance for FRS members. It has helped state, county and public
school employees and their families plan for retirement and beyond.