On Retirement

Make Going Green a Priority Today

Helping public employers and their employees build retirement security is ICMA-RC's top priority. Providing ways for them to do it while protecting the environment comes in a close second.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans use 85 million tons of paper each year—a consumption rate estimated at six times the world average. It's disconcerting, however, to find that only about 28 percent of our paper waste is recycled.

To do our part, we at ICMA-RC are committed to going green with a focus on reducing paper use. We encourage all local and state government employers to visit www.icmarc.org/paperless to learn more about our new Go Paperless campaign. The campaign is an effort to promote environment-friendly e-communications for printed items such as statements, newsletters, and brochures.

In addition to caring for the environment, going green is another way to focus on saving for retirement. Over a lifetime, if only one person cut down on paper consumption, an entire forest could potentially be saved. Likewise, every dollar saved today is one step closer to a secure retirement tomorrow.

Every green action adds up to a greener world—in more ways than one. So we encourage you to go online today to learn more about how this eco-friendly campaign can benefit you and your employees.

—ICMA-RC
Washington, D.C.
www.icmarc.org

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not to be construed or relied upon as investment advice. The ICMA Retirement Corporation does not offer specific tax or legal advice and shall not have any liability for any consequences that arise from reliance on this material. It is recommended that you consult with your personal financial adviser prior to implementing any new tax or retirement strategy. Vantagepoint securities are sold by prospectus only, and the prospectus should be consulted before investing any money. Vantagepoint securities are distributed by ICMA RC Services, LLC, a broker dealer affiliate of ICMA-RC, member NASD/SIPC. ICMA Retirement Corporation, 777 North Capitol Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4240; 1-800/669-7400; www.icmarc.org. AC: 0508-2156.

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