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Do You Know Your CalPERS ABCs?

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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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Elder Abuse: Learn the Signs, Solutions, and Safeguards

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A pension is part of your continued well-being in A pension is part of your continued well-being in the future.
 
Meet Chris, who works for the Monterey County Health Department. He explains, in very practical terms, what a defined benefit translates to for public workers. 
 
Now tell us: what does your CalPERS pension mean to you?
 
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Ready to take the next step toward your retirement Ready to take the next step toward your retirement goals?
 
Join us in Santa Clara on July 10 & 11 for a free CalPERS Benefits Education Event! Meet CalPERS experts, attend informative sessions about your retirement and health benefits, and get your questions answered — all in person.
 
And new this year: Two classes entirely in Spanish, covering retirement planning and health benefits for CalPERS members.
 
Reserve your spot today at the link in our bio.
CalPERS is committed to meeting members where they CalPERS is committed to meeting members where they are, and this weekend our team traveled to Redding for the latest CalPERS Benefits Education Event (CBEE).

Hundreds of members stopped by for informative classes and to consult our in-house experts on a variety of topics. Most members walked away satisfied and more empowered to make retirement decisions that best meet their goals. 

Being there for our members is at the core of our mission, and it was an honor to interact with them face-to-face yet again. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all those who contributed to making this event a success. 

For more information on our CBEEs, including a calendar of upcoming events, visit us at the link in our bio. 

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ICYMI Registration for the 2026 CalPERS' Educatio ICYMI

Registration for the 2026 CalPERS' Education Forum is now open! 

More than just a date on your calendar, the #CalPERSEdF is an opportunity for our employer partners to connect, learn, and grow alongside peers. 

Don’t miss your chance to save. Sign up to lock in early bird pricing at the link in our bio.
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