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When Should a California Educator Begin Drawing Down Their Supplemental Retirement Savings?

When Should a California Educator Begin Drawing Down Their Supplemental Retirement Savings?

by Ryan Cahill | Jul 1, 2026 | California Teachers

For many California educators, retirement income does not come from one place. A monthly pension may provide the foundation, but supplemental retirement savings can help cover the gap between fixed pension income and the life you want after leaving work. The right...
What Is Sequence of Returns Risk, and Why Does Investment Timing Matter When You Retire as a California Teacher?

What Is Sequence of Returns Risk, and Why Does Investment Timing Matter When You Retire as a California Teacher?

by Ryan Cahill | Jun 30, 2026 | California Teachers

For California teachers, retirement planning is not only about how much money you save. It is also about when you retire, when you begin withdrawals, and how your investment accounts perform during the first years of retirement. This is where sequence of returns risk...
How Can a Living Trust Protect a California Teacher’s Retirement Assets and Avoid Probate?

How Can a Living Trust Protect a California Teacher’s Retirement Assets and Avoid Probate?

by Ryan Cahill | Jun 29, 2026 | California Teachers

California teachers spend decades building pension benefits, supplemental savings, home equity, and other assets. Yet many educators reach retirement without a clear plan for what will happen to those assets if they become unable to manage their finances or pass away....
What Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives Must Every Educator Have Before Retirement?

What Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives Must Every Educator Have Before Retirement?

by Ryan Cahill | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog

Retirement planning usually begins with income. California educators review pension estimates, supplemental savings, insurance coverage, healthcare expenses, and retirement dates. However, a complete plan should also address what happens if an illness or injury leaves...
What Is Cash Value Life Insurance and Can It Supplement a CalSTRS Pension in Retirement?

What Is Cash Value Life Insurance and Can It Supplement a CalSTRS Pension in Retirement?

by Ryan Cahill | Jun 25, 2026 | CalSTRS

California educators may enter retirement with a valuable pension, but a pension may not cover every expense, family responsibility, or legacy goal. At Peak Solutions Financial, we help educators look at their complete financial picture, including their pension,...
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