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CalPERS earned an 11.6% return on its investments CalPERS earned an 11.6% return on its investments for Fiscal Year 2024-25, per preliminary data.
 
This is the strongest one-year performance of the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund since 2021 and boosted the value of the fund to $556.3 billion. Read more at link in bio.
Looking to forecast what your CalPERS pension migh Looking to forecast what your CalPERS pension might look like in retirement? We have a tool for that!
 
Our Retirement Estimate Calculator helps members plan for their retirement by projecting what they could earn once they reach that finish line.
Starting January 1, CVS Caremark will replace Optu Starting January 1, CVS Caremark will replace OptumRx as the CalPERS pharmacy benefits manager (PBM), which may impact where and how you receive medications.
 
Learn more about plans impacted by this change and get answers to frequently asked questions at the link in bio.
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CalPERS earned an 11.6% return on its investments for Fiscal Year 2024-25, per preliminary data.

This is the strongest one-year performance of the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund since 2021 and boosted the value of the fund to $556.3 billion.

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