As an educator, you're busy helping your students build their future. It's just as important to focus on yours.

If you became a CalSTRS member before January 1, 2013, you're under the CalSTRS 2% at 60 benefit structure.

If you became a CalSTRS member on or after January 1, 2013, you're under the CalSTRS 2% at 62 benefit structure.

Did you know you can choose to have a lifetime benefit paid to a loved one after your death?

You have the option to provide a monthly lifetime benefit to one or more people after you die.

Your Retirement Progress Report gives you an overview of your CalSTRS benefits.

Your Defined Benefit Supplement Program account is a savings account you have in addition to your Defined Benefit Program account.

You generally have three choices for receiving your Defined Benefit Supplement account funds. An annuity payment, a lump sum or a combination of an annuity payment and a lump sum.

When deciding how to receive your Defined Benefit Supplement account funds whether as an annuity, a lump sum or both, you'll need to consider how your funds will be taxed.

If you expect to receive both a CalSTRS retirement benefit and a Social Security benefit in retirement, two federal rules may affect your Social Security benefit.

As a CalSTRS member, your spouse, children, or other loved ones may be eligible for survivor benefits.

We may be able to help reduce your financial worries through our disability benefit for qualifying medical situations.

The average CalSTRS retirement benefit replaces 50% to 60% of a career educator's salary, but you may need 80% to 90% of your final salary to retire comfortably.

Pension2, the CalSTRS voluntary supplemental savings program, has three investment options to choose from.

You can easily roll over funds from your existing investment accounts into Pension2, the CalSTRS voluntary supplemental savings plan.

It's important to set realistic savings goals and take steps today so you'll be able to meet your income needs in retirement.

As a CalSTRS member your retirement benefit is based on three factors. One of them is service credit.

While it's possible to apply for a refund, it may not be the best for your long-term financial well-being.

Are you retired from CalSTRS and now thinking about going back to work? If so, there are a few things you need to know.