Know your Benefits

Are You Counting on Social Security?

Sep. 14, 2011 Chad Christman
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If you expect a Social Security benefit - through other employment or a spouse - to supplement your CalSTRS benefit, two Social Security provisions may apply to you. These provisions are the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

Fiction vs. Fact

May. 31, 2011 William Yee
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There are a lot of questions and concerns during these tumultuous economic times. This section will separate fact from fiction. 

Actions for Success

Mar. 11, 2010 CalSTRS-ca
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Since 2006, the Teachers’ Retirement Board has been talking to our stakeholder groups—active members, retired members, administrators, school districts and the Legislature—about the need to address the funding shortfall. Unlike other pension systems, the Legislature and the Governor determine CalSTRS pension contribution rates and local employers determine health benefit support.

Picture Your Retirement

Mar. 8, 2010 CalSTRS-ca
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Follow Your Dreams

Ask yourself what you want and need for a comfortable retirement. Visualize what you expect in retirement so that you can develop a plan that will provide you with the information you need to achieve your goals.

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