Your Future, Your Pension – Learn How to Make It Work for You

See the series schedule for upcoming dates and get empowered for your financial future.

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Your pension is one of the most valuable benefits you have. Understanding how it works and the choices available to you can help you maximize your retirement security and make informed financial decisions throughout your career.

MercedCERA is pleased to announce a new Pension Education Series designed for all active members, whether you are early in your career, mid-career, or approaching retirement within the next five years.

Beginning in July 2026, these in-person educational sessions will be held during the lunch hour between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each session will focus on a key pension topic and provide an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts, ask questions, and gain valuable insights to help you make the most of your pension benefits.

Series Schedule
  • Financial Literacy
  • Wednesday, July 15, 2026
  • 12:10pm – 12:50pm

Get educated on the purpose and value of a pension, strategies for managing retirement risks, and common mistakes to avoid when planning for your financial future.

  • Reciprocity
  • Coming Soon in August
  • 12:10pm – 12:50pm

Understand how service credit and retirement benefits may be affected when moving between eligible public retirement systems.

  • Community Property
  • Coming Soon in September
  • 12:10pm – 12:50pm

Pension benefits are an asset.  Learn how your pension benefits may be impacted by divorce and community property laws. 

  • Retirement Planning
  • Coming Soon in October
  • 12:10pm – 12:50pm

Explore how your pension works, key retirement considerations, and strategies to help maximize your retirement income.

  • Death Benefits (Pre and Post-Retirement)
  • Coming Soon in November
  • 12:10pm – 12:50pm

Learn about the survivor and beneficiary benefits available before and after retirement and the importance of keeping your beneficiary information up to date.

Please visit our website at www.MercedCERA.com for further date announcements.  Seating is limited so please register early via https://MercedCERAFinancialliteracy.eventbrite.com Street parking is available.