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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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Here are some tips on how to approach retirement from a longtime CalPERS team member, and ways to fulfill yourself afterward.

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CalPERS ofrecerá un curso para miembros 24 de Junio en el sur de California.
 
Si ha completado la clase de “Lo Esential para Planificar su Jubilación” y está listo para completar su solicitud de jubilación, esta clase es para usted.
 
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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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27 Jun

Your CalPERS benefits will be lifelines in retirement — but did you know you can gauge them well ahead of time?

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27 Jun

Big news — we’ve extended #CalPERSPathways early bird registration to July 14!

Spread the word, bring a friend, and reserve your places today: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/pathways

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