Congratulations on deciding to enroll in the Harford County Public Schools retirement plan!
Enroll in the plan
To enroll online, go to
LincolnFinancial.com
and follow the step-by-step instructions for enrolling in your plan.
Manage your account online
It's time to take charge of your retirement! Get started today by registering for online account access.
Learn more.
Get help with your account
- Update your contributions or set up automatic increases at LincolnFinancial.com. To change your savings rate, go to the Contributions tab, enter a new percentage and click UPDATE. To set up automatic contribution increases, check the sign-up box, enter the percentage, frequency and start date and click UPDATE.
- Reallocate your balance or update investment elections by logging in to your account at LincolnFinancial.com. On the Investments tab, select Change investments, then click the CHANGE INVESTMENTS button and follow the prompts. Click SUBMIT CHANGES to confirm your changes. If you've elected a model, it may automatically rebalance for you. Contact your retirement representative if you have questions.
- Take a distribution. You may withdraw money from your account when you reach age 59½ or for a qualifying event, as outlined in your enrollment kit.
- Please remember: Distributions from pretax accounts are subject to income tax upon withdrawal. Distributions from Roth accounts are tax-free, as long as certain criteria are met. Distributions from either pretax or Roth accounts taken before age 59 ½ may be subject to an additional 10% federal tax penalty. You should consult with a tax advisor before withdrawing any money from your account. Once you are ready to take a distribution, contact your retirement representative for more information and assistance.
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