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Witnesses and Notaries: Will I Need One and When?

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Open Enrollment Is Coming: How to Start Preparing

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Meet Cynthia Garcia, the 2026 CalPERS Spotlight on Meet Cynthia Garcia, the 2026 CalPERS Spotlight on Excellence Award honoree. 

Through her work with Solano Superior Courts, she has obtained more than $10 million in grant funding for courts that treat addiction as a health issue and offer treatment and support as an alternative to jail time. 

Learn more about why Cynthia was chosen, and why what she does matters in her community (link in bio).

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You might think you'll spend less in retirement, b You might think you'll spend less in retirement, but that's not usually the case early on.
 
In fact, studies show retirees temporarily spend more upon entering retirement as they adjust to their new lifestyle and learn to manage their budget.
 
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Our best impression of Hollywood's most famous sel Our best impression of Hollywood's most famous selfie, featuring the digital guru who helped manage the viral moment for the Oscars in 2014. 

A special shout-out to @mrs.erin.king for joining us at CalPERS' Educational Forum and for teaching us how to channel our energy to best serve our members as they navigate their paths toward retirement. 

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Loneliness can affect more than your mood — it can Loneliness can affect more than your mood — it can impact your health, too. 

Building social connections and using available support resources can make a real difference. You are not alone. 

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2026 Spotlight on Excellence Recipient | Cynthia Garcia
What happens to your health coverage if you keep working after 65? This video explains how Medicare may affect your CalPERS coverage when you continue working past age 65. Learn when you may be able to delay Medicare Part B, why timing matters, and what steps to take as you approach retirement. For more information, visit calpers.ca.gov/Medicare.
Working Past 65? What CalPERS Members Need to Know About Medicare

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