Bedford Teachers Association
Retirement
A retiree does not live well by pension alone!
The BTA strongly recommends that each member consider establishing a tax deferred retirement plan – a 403(b). The time to act is NOW!
Interested? Please check out this link: 403(b)
It is never too early to begin understanding you retirement options and begin your planning. Our own BTA retirement representative Kevin Crowley is a great first place to begin. You can reach him at 241-6178. Kevin also writes a monthly newsletter for the BTA. Here are this year's newsletters:
BTA Retirement Committee Report: September 2011
BTA Retirement Committee Report: October 2011
BTA Retirement Committee Report: November 2011
BTA Retirement Committee Report: December 2011
BTA Retirement Committee Report: January 2012
BTA Retirement Committee Report: February 2012
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All teachers interested in retirement issues are also encouraged to visit the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) for the latest information and updates. At the site, you will be able to...
(1) Print forms
(2) Calculate a pension
(3) Consult a pamphlet
(4) E-mail the retirement system
(5) Print publications
(6) Request an estimate
(7) Review the system's investment list
(8) Look for an abandoned account
