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Choosing a PSERS pension option is one of the most important retirement decisions for educators. With 5 options to choose from, it can be a little difficult to know which is best for you and your family.

Learn everything you need to know about each PSERS pension option in 5 minutes or less. Let's get started with the Maximum Single Life Annuity- the option that gives you the most income each month.

PSERS Pension Options Explained in 5 Minutes or Less- The Maximum Single Life Annuity - TeachersRetire The Maximum Single Life annuity (MSLA) provides you the highest monthly payment of all the PSERS pension options. As you may guess, there is a tradeoff for that bigger monthly check. As with each pension option, the tradeoff for the amount of income you receive is what happens with your pension afte...

Most PA educators have heard that they can take a lump sum withdraw from PSERS at retirement. However, there are a lot of questions and misconceptions about how it works and how taking the withdraw impacts your pension.

Let's answer your top 5 questions about the PSERS lump sum withdraw.

The PSERS Lump Sum Withdraw: Your Top 5 Questions Answered - TeachersRetire There is a lot of confusion about the PSERS lump sum withdrawal. We often hear questions like: What is it and how does it work? What can I do with it? Should I take it out or keep it in? What does it mean for my pension benefits? These questions are especially important for PSERS […]