CalSTRS early retirement penalties can feel confusing because they are not always explained as one simple fee or charge. For many California public school...
What Are CalSTRS Survivor and Beneficiary Benefits and Why Do They Matter for California Educators?
If you are a California educator, your CalSTRS pension is one of the most valuable financial assets you will ever earn. But what happens to that value when...
How Does the Cost of Living Adjustment for CalSTRS Retirees Work?
If you are a retired California educator or are getting close to retirement, one of the most important questions you can ask is: how does the cost of living...
How Can You Maximize CalSTRS Retirement Benefit?
For many California public school educators, retirement planning starts with one big question: “Will my CalSTRS retirement benefit be enough?” The answer...
What Is a 403b Plan for California Teachers and How Does It Work?
If you are a teacher in California, you have probably heard about the 403b plan. Maybe someone at your school mentioned it during an enrollment meeting, or a...
What Is the Complete Retirement Planning Checklist for California Teachers?
Retirement can feel far away when you are busy teaching, grading papers, and supporting your school community. But for California teachers, planning early is...
What Is CalSTRS Sick Leave Retirement Credit and How Can It Affect Your Retirement?
If you are a California educator, your sick leave may be more valuable than you think. CalSTRS sick leave retirement credit can help increase your service...
What Happens to CalSTRS if Teacher Dies?
When a teacher dies, the question many families ask first is simple: what happens to CalSTRS if teacher dies? The answer depends on the member’s status,...
What Do California Teachers Need to Know About Social Security and the New Federal Law?
If you are a California teacher or a public school educator approaching retirement, you have probably heard something about recent changes to Social Security...