Now is a great time to learn more about your CalSTRS benefits and start planning for your retirement.

• Activate your myCalSTRS account to view your account balances and service credit, update your contact information and more online.
• Watch the member education videos for a quick way to learn about your benefits.
• Start a tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) account for additional money in retirement. Consider Pension2, which offers low costs and flexible investment options.

Your survivors are eligible to receive a CalSTRS one-time death benefit and survivor benefit if you should die before retirement.

• Designate a one-time death benefit recipient using myCalSTRS or by completing the Recipient Designation Form if you haven't already.
• Sign up for a CalSTRS webinar for new members.
• Schedule a group or individual benefits planning session to learn about your CalSTRS benefits and services available to you with the help of a CalSTRS benefits specialist.

You’re eligible for a lifetime monthly retirement benefit when you retire.

• Sign up for a CalSTRS webinar tailored to your career stage.
• Consider increasing your contribution to your 403(b) or 457(b) account.
• Consider purchasing additional service credit if you're eligible to redeposit service credit to purchase permissive service credit. The earlier you purchase service credit, the lower the cost. Use the calculators to estimate the cost or submit the Redeposit or Purchase of Permissive Service Credit form.
• Estimate your retirement benefit using the Retirement Benefits Calculator.
• Look for the Learn and Discover: Early Career booklet from us in the mail. This publication includes steps to prepare for your secure future based on your career stage.