Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York

Are your bookmarks updated? 📑 The TRS website has a new look! With this in mind, we encourage members to bookmark important TRS webpages for easy access. Please update your bookmarks today, as some of your frequently visited pages may have changed from the previous format.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: Individual links to TRS Brochures have changed. Save these updated links:

Top Tasks: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/toptasks

Brochures: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/publications/brochures

FAQs: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/faqs

Today is , and sharing is caring! 👯‍♀️ Do you have a teacher BFF? Tell your educator colleagues and friends about the full summer schedule here at TRS! With new courses like "Investing for Retirement with TRS' 403(b)" and our regular lineup, you'll be glad you shared this with a fellow TRS member. Why not take one of our programs together this summer?
Get the full schedule here: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/resources/educational

🐢Slow and steady savings win the🏃🏼‍♀️ race🏃🏼‍➡️. Use this helpful infographic to walk yourself through how investing in a traditional TDA account compares to the Roth option: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/thetdaprogram/tdacomparisonchart

Seniors have options this summer! As the temperatures rise, you'll probably be searching for exciting things to do around our beloved city. Kick summer into full gear with events like Cardio Sculpt, art workshops, Bryant Park Bingo, and more. Go solo or bring a friend with you to any of these fun events around NYC! See the full schedule from NYC Parks: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/seniors/

Tap to access the guide and get started: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/getmedia/4a84e816-e07f-48be-9716-8ab88d388821/ORAQuickGuide2025

Whether you plan to work into your 70s or cross the finish line earlier, now is the time to maximize your TRS Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) Program contributions. Did you know the IRS allows "catch-up" contributions if you're 50 or older? With every paycheck and raise, you can build a stronger future income. Plus, our voluntary 403(b) plan now offers a Roth (after-tax) option alongside the traditional (pre-tax) option. Learn about age-based catch-up contributions and all your TDA options by signing up for a free class this spring! Sign up here: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/resources/educational/ -Online-Educational-Programs-collapse-inner

The countdown to retirement begins NOW! Many TRS members might officially file for retirement within the week as the 30-day countdown begins until the end of this academic year. While you prepare to close this chapter and look ahead to the next, don't forget that TRS' resources can help you transition into retirement seamlessly. Explore our step-by-step checklists, calculated benefit estimators, and essential filing resources to ensure you don't miss a single milestone on your path to a well-deserved retirement. Learn more at: https://www.trsnyc.org/memberportal/filingforretirement

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What's new this week?
Educational Programs at TRS have been added to our lineup! What are the newest courses and their offerings?

Investing for Retirement with TRS’ 403(b) Plan: This class is for new TRS members or members who have not yet enrolled in the TDA or Roth option. We introduce the concepts of individual investing for retirement and provide an overview of how the TDA Program works (both traditional and Roth options). We also review the enrollment process.

Learning about Roth vs. TDA: This class is primarily for members who already have a TDA account and want to learn about the Roth option. We explain the similarities and differences between the options, discuss the annual contribution limit, and review access to funds before and after retirement.

Register for these courses being offered throughout the summer and look out for additional dates and more courses coming soon!:

www.trsnyc.org Members who would like to attend an online educational program must register in advance by clicking the link for each program and submitting the registration form. Please read the program descriptions in the panel below to ensure that you are registering for a session that is designed for your membe...