The Benefit of a Lifetime

Feb. 22, 2010 CalSTRS-ca
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Your career in education and your commitment to California’s students provides you the opportunity to participate in the CalSTRS Defined Benefit Program and receive a CalSTRS lifetime monthly benefit when you retire. You’re also eligible for disability and survivor benefits. Learn More »

Plan for Your Future

Feb. 22, 2010 CalSTRS-ca
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Learn more ways to increase your benefit. Add to your retirement by following some of these simple steps. It’s never too late to supplement and save for your retirement. Get Started Now »

How Your Defined Benefit is Funded

Mar. 10, 2010 CalSTRS-ca
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Historically, investment returns have contributed about 60 percent of the retirement benefit. The 2008 world economic turmoil and the 2000 dot com bust created lower than expected investment returns. Contribution rates for members and employers have not changed for more than 20 years. Learn More »

In Your Retirement

Feb. 23, 2010 CalSTRS-ca
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CalSTRS is here to manage your pension benefits. You can be assured that your retirement plan is a Defined Benefit – a monthly pension guaranteed for your life. Get the Facts »