Early Career Educator Event
February 18–28
As you embark on your teaching career, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with your CalSTRS membership. Being part of CalSTRS grants you access to valuable tools and resources designed especially for new educators.
Webinars
Register for one or more webinars to learn about the CalSTRS resources available to you. These are live webinars, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Your CalSTRS lifetime monthly retirement benefit is an excellent start. You’ll likely need more to meet your retirement income goal. Join us to better understand your CalSTRS retirement benefit, why it’s important to start saving now and what resources we have to help you along the way. Plus, we will cover some common misconceptions about Social Security. You’ll leave the presentation with some steps to take now to benefit yourself and your loved ones in the future.
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Now that you’ve begun your career as a California educator, it’s a good time to start learning about, and saving for, retirement. As a CalSTRS member, you have access to valuable tools and resources, including this webinar, designed specifically for early career educators.
Join us to learn about:
- Your retirement benefits, including survivor and disability benefits.
- Why it’s important to check your Retirement Progress Report each year.
- Eligible service and how to purchase service credit.
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Looking for a quick and easy way to learn about CalSTRS and how we play a large part in your retirement? This webinar is designed to help you learn about your benefits and how you can save more for retirement with Pension2® 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
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A spending plan gives you control of your money, keeps you focused on your financial goals, and helps you organize your expenses, debt and savings. Spend some time learning how to create a spending plan, understand your credit report, build and keep good credit, and manage your debt. You’ll also get worksheets, strategies for creating a spending plan, and more.
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Are you looking for a way to save additional money for retirement? Supplemental retirement savings accounts are an essential part of securing a comfortable retirement. Learn more about 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings accounts, how to decide which one is right for you and which ones are offered by your school district. Also explore the benefits of starting to save now and how recent legislation changes can benefit you.
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As a part-time educator, you have unique financial planning needs. Discover specific resources such as the part-time educator webpage on CalSTRS.com and learn how to use myCalSTRS and your annual Retirement Progress Report to determine which CalSTRS benefit program you pay into. Also, learn about the forms you’ll need to elect a CalSTRS retirement program, consolidate accounts or name a beneficiary.
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In-person event offerings
Want to see us in-person? Attend our Fundamentals of 403(b) and 457(b) Plans workshop.
This in-person event will give you a chance to talk to a financial representative get answers to your 403(b) and 457(b) savings questions. See how your current 403(b), 457(b), 401(k) and IRA accounts compare with CalSTRS’ low-cost Pension2 investment options. If you already have a supplemental savings account, you are encouraged to bring your account statement for a free statement comparison.
To register for an in-person workshop, call 800-228-5453 and select option 3.
Riverside Member Service Center
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Financial representatives will be on site.
- 4 p.m. – Fundamentals of 403(b) and 457(b) Plans workshop
San Diego Member Service Center
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Financial representatives will be on site.
- 4 p.m. – Fundamentals of 403(b) and 457(b) Plans workshop