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A pension means you're receiving what you worked h A pension means you're receiving what you worked hard for.
 
Meet Phil, who works for Garden Grove Unified School District and who's been working since he was a teenager. As he says, he's at the end of the line — and he's ready to start prioritizing other things in retirement.
 
Now tell us: what does your CalPERS pension mean to you?

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Thank you to our incredible panelists, speakers, and guests for making the 2026 Pathways for Women Conference a space to connect, grow, and thrive.
 
Together, we explored strategies for personal and professional development, shared experiences, and built a community committed to empowering one another. We also learned how pursuing our passion at work and beyond can make us better colleagues, supervisors, and mentors.
 
We’re grateful to all who joined us in advancing opportunities, breaking barriers, and supporting growth for women everywhere.
 
Hope you can join us next year!

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Link to presentation notes and resources: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/sources/member/webcast_learning_guides/Family%20Status%20Changes%20Presentation%20Notes.pdf     

Life events like marriage, divorce, having a child, moving, illness, or loss of a loved one can affect your CalPERS retirement and health benefits. This video explains how these changes may impact your benefits, what updates you might need to make-such as changing your beneficiary or health coverage-and who to contact for help. Whether you're working or retired, you'll learn the steps to ensure your benefits reflect your current family situation.

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