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Educate and Empower Yourself in Retirement

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Pros and Cons of Taking a CalPERS Refund

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How to Use the Retirement Estimate Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Dreaming of a Secure Retirement?

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CalPERS 101: Your Pension and the Vesting System

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How to Report a Death to CalPERS: 5 Key Questions

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Curious About CalPERS Retirement Payment Options?

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Prioritizing Time: CalPERS Retirees Seize the Moment

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Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Retirement Benefits

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Congratulations to 2025's CalPERS Spotlight on Exc Congratulations to 2025's CalPERS Spotlight on Excellence Award honoree Brittani Evans!
 
As the State Water Resources Control Board’s racial equity and training manager and as a dedicated community volunteer, she is a true change agent. 

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You’ve probably heard of HMO and PPO health plan You’ve probably heard of HMO and PPO health plans, but you might be less familiar with an EPO plan.
 
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Thanks to all our valued employer partners who attended our 26th Educational Forum — each of you made it a true success.

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Reminder for CalPERS-contracted employers:

Our latest live virtual workshop to learn about the CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and how it can benefit you and your team in saving for retirement, is happening tomorrow.

Register here: https://bit.ly/44vAJoI

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