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More than 80% of CalPERS retirees and beneficiarie More than 80% of CalPERS retirees and beneficiaries live in California. 

That means pension dollars continue circulating through communities across the state, supporting local economic activity. 

Learn more about the impact of pension spending in our own backyard at the link in our bio.
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#MondayMotivation Deciding on service retirement #MondayMotivation
 
Deciding on service retirement can be among the biggest milestones in your professional life. Yet for some, weighing whether to work after retirement is a close second.
 
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Planning to purchase service credit? A new law c Planning to purchase service credit? 

A new law changes one payment option beginning Jan. 1, 2028, so timing matters. 

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Link to presentation notes and resources: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/sources/member/webcast_learning_guides/Leaving%20Your%20CalPERS%20Employer%20Presentation%20Notes.pdf?urlTimeStamp=1792007130734

If you leave CalPERS-covered employment before becoming eligible to retire, you may still have important decisions to make regarding your retirement contributions and benefits. In this video, you'll learn about the options available to you, including leaving your contributions with CalPERS, withdrawing your funds or moving to another California retirement system. Join us to gain a better understanding of how these choices may impact your future retirement benefits.

0:00 Presentation
2:47 Before Leaving Your Employer
4:39 Leaving Your Contributions on Account
8:16 Establishing Reciprocity
14:30 Withdrawing Your Contributions
20:05 Retiring
Leaving Your Employer
Retiree Town Hall with CalPERS Board Member Yvonne Walker – September 18, 2026

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