Plan 3 pairs a free 1% guaranteed pension with a forced savings account you control. Here’s how the two pieces work together for TRS 3, PERS 3, and SERS 3.
Plan 2 offers a guaranteed pension, but no savings component, mandatory contributions, and no cash value if you pass away early. Here’s how to plan around it.
Plan 2 gives you a guaranteed pension worth twice Plan 3’s formula, for half the contribution. Here’s what TRS 2, SERS 2, and PERS 2 members actually get.
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