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A Look Back at 2024
As 2024 nears its end, I reflect on a year filled with growth, progress, and new beginnings. For me, it has been an especially meaningful year as I near the completion of my first year as Executive Director. It’s been a privilege to…
Setting Straight Common Misconceptions About Pensions
When it comes to pensions, there are plenty of myths floating around. It’s easy to get lost in a sea of misinformation, especially when the topic is as important (and sometimes complex) as your pension and retirement. Let’s set the record straight on some of these common misconceptions and bring a little clarity—and maybe even a smile—to your pension planning…
Step Into Retirement Benefits FAQS: Part Two
Welcome back to the second installment of our Retirement Benefits FAQ Section! In this continuation from last month, we'll further explore your questions about retirement planning, pension benefits, and post-retirement considerations…
Step Into Retirement Benefits FAQ: Part One
Step into the Retirement Benefits FAQ Section, the first installment of a two-part series. Whether you're navigating your pension plan, planning for retirement, or considering your options post-retirement, these segments are designed to provide answers to common questions and help clarify any uncertainties you may have about your retirement benefits.
The Realistic Approach to Retirement Planning: Navigating Living Expenses in Our Current World
Picture this: you're on the brink of retirement, facing the reality of managing day-to-day expenses without the safety net of a regular paycheck. It's a sobering thought, but it's the truth of retirement planning in today's world…
Pension Trust Leadership Updates: New Executive Director!
Carl Nelson bids farewell and introduces SLOCEA members to the new Executive Director of SLO County Pension Trust, Katie Girardi!
What Happens When I Die?
No, this article is not about deep matters of philosophy or religious belief. That’s above our pay-grade here at the SLO County Pension Trust (SLOCPT). What it is about is the need of our Members to know how to care for their loved ones by having their pension matters well in hand before they die…
Working While in Retirement
Should I work part-time in retirement? What are my alternatives for holding another job while I am retired from the SLOCPT?
Income in Retirement - How Much?
As you look forward to retirement you certainly have anxiety about how much retirement income you will need versus how much income you will have…
The 2023 Economy: Are We in a Recession?
Normally in this column we write about topics specific to the Pension Trust and your Retirement Plan. But some of the interesting things we get to see while managing the $1.6 billion in investments for the SLOCPT are the economic commentaries from a lot of great sources. We thought we might share a few snippets of what we have been seeing lately…
Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) - Tier 1 Members
Many of you have heard about the Deferred Retirement Option Program, or “DROP” feature of the retirement Plan. The DROP is available only to Tier 1 Members of the Plan. If you are a Tier 2 or 3 member you probably want to move on to some other article at this point.