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Most Washington State school district employees know they have great retirement benefits. But very few people actually understand how the full system works together.
In this episode we break down the core retirement benefits available to teachers and school district employees in Washington State.
This presentation walks through the basics of the pension systems, how Plan 2 and Plan 3 work, and the additional retirement savings options available through your employer.
Topics covered include:
– How the Plan 2 pension formula works
– The difference between Plan 2 and Plan 3 retirement systems
– How the Plan 3 investment account works
– Investment options inside the WSIB and self directed plans
– The role of Social Security and pension income in retirement
– How educators fill retirement income gaps
Additional retirement savings tools like DCP, Roth IRA, and 403b plans
We also explain a major mistake many educators make when choosing retirement investments and why understanding fees and surrender schedules in 403b plans is critical.
If you work for a Washington State school district and want a clearer understanding of your retirement benefits, this episode covers the foundation of how everything works together.
00:00 – Intro
02:07 – 4 retirement topics educators need to understand
03:07 – How the Plan 2 pension formula works
06:31 – How Plan 3 pensions and contributions work
10:10 – Understanding retirement income and shortfall planning
11:24 – Deferred Compensation Plan DCP explained
12:41 – Roth IRA basics for educators
13:50 – 403b retirement plans explained
19:15 – Ways to save
20:45 – Pretax vs Roth
21:40 – Tax Trap
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