
VIDEO: Don’t Cash Out Your IPERS Benefit
You’ve just left your job and you’re wondering, “Should I cash out my IPERS benefit and take the refund?” We’re going to try to convince you not to do that for three reasons.

You’ve just left your job and you’re wondering, “Should I cash out my IPERS benefit and take the refund?” We’re going to try to convince you not to do that for three reasons.

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