CalSTRS Marks 95 Years in 2008
2008 marks CalSTRS’ 95th Anniversary. For the past 95 years, California’s public school educators
have enjoyed a secure retirement...
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Governor’s Commission Focuses on Post-Retirement Health Care Funding
Almost every day — in the lunch room, on the playground and in the board room — I hear
your questions and concerns about the future of public pensions...
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Legislation Affects CalSTRS Members
Consistent with our mission, CalSTRS advocates in the legislative arena to ensure a secure future
for our members...
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Disability Brochure Introduces Members to Valuable
CalSTRS Benefit
As a member of CalSTRS, you may be entitled to a disability benefit if you meet certain eligibility
requirements...
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Responsible Investments Add to the Bottom Line
As an educator, you understand the value of handing down to our children a world where the earth’s
resources are used wisely, people are treated humanely and corporations are run openly...
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Your Newly Elected Board Members
Kindergarten through 12th grade members elected two teachers to the Teachers’ Retirement Board in
December 2007. Their four-year terms began January 1, 2008...
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May You Live in Interesting Times
This old saying, may you live in interesting times, of uncertain origin, is both a blessing
and a curse...
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Think Twice About a Benefit Refund
If you’re leaving your public school position and are thinking of applying for a refund of your
CalSTRS defined benefit, we urge you to think again...
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Out-of-State Service Credit Expanded
Active members who have performed CalSTRS service outside the United States may now be able to
purchase that time as permissive service credit...
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Pay to Play Opportunities Eliminated
The Teachers’ Retirement Board has fiduciary responsibility for the considerable assets of the
Teachers’ Retirement Fund — the second largest public pension fund in the country...
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Pension2SM Personal Wealth Plan: Your First Step to a Brighter Financial Future
Take that first, easy step on the path to your secure retirement. Start saving now using CalSTRS
Pension2 personal wealth plan...
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Before Your Retirement Party is Over
It’s exciting to anticipate and then celebrate your upcoming retirement. Plan ahead as you
prepare to receive your CalSTRS retirement benefit...
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There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
CalSTRS staff may come to your school by invitation to educate you about your retirement benefit
and help you make choices about supplemental savings plans...
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