What’s New
2026 Financial Status Update
October 21, 2026
In this update, Scott Simon, Executive Director of MPERS, discusses the retirement system’s record 81.7% funded status, declining employer contribution rates, and the continued progress of MPERS’ long-term funding strategy. He also highlights strong in …
What Will Retirement Look Like for Future Generations?
September 22, 2026
Many MPERS retirees spent decades working toward a goal that remains at the heart of retirement: financial security. For many public employees, that security includes a pension, Social Security, and personal savings. Together, those sources of income h …
Protecting Your Pension: What to Do When Something Doesn’t Seem Right
September 21, 2026
Phone calls claiming to be from Social Security. Emails warning that one of your accounts has been compromised. Text messages about unpaid tolls, package deliveries, or suspicious charges. If you’ve experienced any of these, you’re not alone. Scammers …
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Early Career
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Retirement Terms 101
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Cost-of-Living Adjustments
Changing Your Tax Withholding
Working After Retirement
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