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New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, entr New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and financial feminist Tori Dunlap (@herfirst100k) is bringing her global multimillion-dollar movement to #CalPERSPathways. 

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CalPERS ofrecerá un curso para miembros 24 de Junio en el sur de California.
 
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#ThrowbackThursday In the early 1930s, there was #ThrowbackThursday

In the early 1930s, there was a push to create a retirement system for California's state workers — which eventually came to pass, marking the beginning of CalPERS.

While we now cover far more than just state workers, the same vision is intact to this day.
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1 Jul

Attention, CalPERS-contracted employers:

Sign up for our live virtual workshops to learn more about the CalPERS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and how it can benefit you and your team in saving for retirement.

Monthly schedule and registration here: https://bit.ly/44vAJoI

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1 Jul

Did you know, under certain circumstances, you can purchase service credit from us to help firm up your retirement calculation?

Publication 12 gives a detailed rundown on the types of service credit purchase options available to eligible members.

More: https://bit.ly/4nlyWdB

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