Semiannual Newsletter
For CalSTRS Benefit Recipients

Summer 2008

CalSTRS Marks 95 Years of Putting Educators First

CalSTRS celebrates its 95th anniversary this year. For 95 years, California's public school educators have enjoyed a secure retirement...
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Seeking Solutions to Rising Health Care Costs

Once again, I’m writing about health care. It’s a critical issue for retired educators...
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Legislation of Interest to Retirees

Consistent with our mission, CalSTRS advocates in the legislative arena to ensure you can continue to enjoy a secure retirement...
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New Tax Withholding Tool at myCalSTRS

Making changes to your state and federal income tax withholding preferences on your benefit payments is much easier now, thanks to a new tool at myCalSTRS...
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Earnings in Retirement Limited by Law

Thinking of returning to work? You're not alone...
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Protect Your Retirement Savings

Do you still have a retirement savings account with your former school district that is eligible for transfer or rollover...
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Ask CalSTRS

I may accept a retirement incentive from my school district and was thinking about returning to work in the fall. Are there any restrictions I should be aware of...
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Responsible Investments and the Environment

As a retired 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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May You Live in Interesting Times

The old saying, may you live in interesting times, of uncertain origin, is both a blessing and a curse...
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