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Words of Wisdom: Longtime Public Employees Offer Retirement Tips

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Getting Hitched After Retirement? Update Your Life Option Beneficiary.

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Public Agency and School Employees: Check Out the CalPERS 457 Savings Plan

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The Ripple Effect: How Pensions Shape the Golden State’s Economy

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5 Reasons to Consolidate Your Deferred Compensation Plans

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Can I Cash Out My CalPERS Pension?

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Now Playing: Spanish-Language CalPERS Benefits Basics Video

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5 CalPERS Retirement Myths Busted

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How to Report the Death of a CalPERS Member

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CalPERS 101: Updating Your Beneficiary After Retirement

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10 Oct

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a great time to brush up on how best to protect your online data.

That's why we're hosting a free webinar for members, in partnership with the Identity Theft Resource Center.

🗓️: 10/23
🕰️: 9-10 a.m.

Learn more:

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10 Oct

LAST CALL FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT

Open Enrollment (OE) ends today, but there’s still time to find the right plan for you:

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