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"What does a pension mean to you?" We recently po "What does a pension mean to you?"

We recently posed this question to our members, and they provided honest and thought-provoking feedback.

While the idea of a pension means many things to different people, one element remains true regardless — a pension is what CalPERS members work hard for, and it's what's waiting for them in retirement.

We'll be sharing more testimonials in the weeks to come on this important topic. And, of course, we'd love to hear from you in the meantime.

Let us know in the comments: What does your CalPERS pension mean to YOU?

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Every month, we send our members a newsletter that Every month, we send our members a newsletter that features updates, stories, and information that affects you and your retirement future.

It's called CalPERS Member News — and if you're not receiving it, you should be.

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Do you want to make sure your monthly defined bene Do you want to make sure your monthly defined benefit goes straight into your bank account? We got you!

Watch our Quick Tip video for a brief rundown on how to sign up for direct deposit, and visit us at the link in our bio for more info.
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