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What's the one thing you're looking forward to the most once you retire? Tell us in the comments and sign up for a webinar while you're at it. calstrs.com/attend-a-near-… Video description: What are you looking forward to in retirement? Adopting a pet, sailing the open seas, learning a new instrument, retiring that alarm clock.

Whether you’re just starting your teaching career or are an experienced educator, the Member Handbook will help answer the questions you have about your CalSTRS benefits. bit.ly/3tKcbWF alt text: Video showing a new and older teacher interacting with students. Text overlays briefly explain the member handbook having answers to questions.

Pension Sense blog: Spring into retirement: You’re teaching the future. Now let’s plan yours. calstrs.com/spring-into-re…

Check out our resources—from benefit planning services to webinars—to discover tools to support you and your career stage. bit.ly/3BmzCcU alt text: Video showing an illustration of a woman at her desk with images of money and financial graphs around her. CalSTRS logo positioned at the bottom.

Three things to do before you retire. Revisit some of your favorite books and ... read Your Retirement Guide. Read it here: calstrs.com/your-retiremen… Sign up for a webinar: calstrs.com/attend-a-near-… Video description: Happy dog with a list of three things to read before retirement: Pride and Prejudice, Anne of Green Gables and Your Retirement Guide.

Why do I only have one Form 1099-R for my taxes? You may have received more than one Form 1099-R in previous years. Our new system consolidates your payment information into a single form when possible, reducing paper and making tax preparation easier. Learn more: calstrs.com/form-1099-r-faq

Have questions about myCalSTRS? We’ve got answers. calstrs.com/what-is-mycals…

Pension Sense blog: Spring into retirement: You’re teaching the future. Now let’s plan yours. calstrs.com/spring-into-re…

What happens to unused sick leave if you change districts? Plus, are you thinking about setting your retirement date? Learn more in the Connections newsletter. calstrs.com/connections Video description: Woman with curly hair holds a laughing child. Connections: What happens to unused sick leave if you change districts?

ICYMI: Highlights from the March CalSTRS board meeting include generating an unofficial 13% in returns over the last year, enhancing diversification, call center updates, governing in the age of AI and more. calstrs.com/march-2026-boa… Video description: Jeff Zimmer has short brown hair and a graying beard. He wears glasses.

Retirees: March benefit payments will be direct deposited April 1, 2026 and paper checks will be mailed March 30. bit.ly/2Rh1l8a

Why do I only have one Form 1099-R for my taxes? You may have received more than one Form 1099-R in previous years. Our new system consolidates your payment information into a single form when possible, reducing paper and making tax preparation easier. Learn more: calstrs.com/form-1099-r-faq

Ceramics teacher Katy Fries shares the joy of working art and students, also as she looks forward to retirement. "Even after I retired, I'll be playing with clay." Watch the full video of this Placer High School teacher: calstrs.com/teacher-profil…

Wondering when you’ll get a benefit increase? Find out in Retired Educator. calstrs.com/retired-educat…

This retired teacher spends time producing music albums for bands. Read Greg McWhorter’s story in Teacher Talk: calstrs.com/greg-mcwhorter… We’re looking for current teachers who would like to join the Teacher Talk conversation. Fill out our form: calstrs.com/want-to-be-fea… Video text: Greg McWhorter has short gray hair and wears glasses. There are books behind him.

You can actively plan for your retirement future throughout your career. Explore our benefits planning services. bit.ly/3BmzCcU alt text: Video showing a person writing in a journal, and text overlay "Actively plan your retirement through your career" with the career stage logos and CalSTRS branding.

Ceramics teacher Katy Fries shares the joy of working art and students, also as she looks forward to retirement. "Even after I retired, I'll be playing with clay." Watch the full video of this Placer High School teacher: calstrs.com/teacher-profil…

Connections newsletter: Are you saving enough? Plus learn more about unused sick leave. calstrs.com/connections Video description: A mother with curly hair laughs and holds her child.

The CalSTRS board meeting concludes today. Watch live, starting with the Compensation Committee. calstrs.com/teachers-retir…

It's important to take care of your loved ones. Learn about your survivor benefits, including choosing an option beneficiary or a one-time death benefit. bit.ly/CalSTRSOption