Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System

06/08/2026

As a commonwealth employee, when you retire, you have some choices to make, including how you want to be counseled by SERS and complete your pension application – in person, by phone, or via a Microsoft Teams meeting. It’s your choice! Learn more: https://ow.ly/pQHZ50PxS03

06/05/2026

Act 2024-40 expanded the reasons for disqualifying a designated beneficiary or survivor from receiving a SERS death benefit. Per the Slayers and Elder Abusers Act, anyone convicted of elder abuse cannot receive property from their victim. What to know: https://bit.ly/4vbdDza

06/05/2026

PennSERS will hold Board Committee meetings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, beginning at 9:30 am.
Find the agendas here: http://www.sers.pa.gov/About-Board-Meeting-Assets.html
Access the Livestream webcast here: https://pacast.com/live/sers

06/04/2026

Even with more finance education in high school, financial literacy continues to lag. Weaker financial literacy has long-term implications for preparedness, including delayed participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans and lower contribution rates. More:

Even as finance education increases in high school, the national average financial literacy score continues to fall short of passing.

06/03/2026

Conundrum: Even people with health insurance often defer care because of medical debt, per a new study. That’s true even though avoiding routine or preventive care can worsen patient health conditions, ultimately making them even more costly to treat -- for patients, insurers and taxpayers who subsidize much of the medical care in the US. More:

Twenty-three percent of people with medical debt delayed medical care vs. just 5.3% of those without.

06/02/2026

From beach towns to big cities, the US has many relocation options — but two states stand out, per . With the median US existing-home price at $396,800 early 2026, where you choose to live can be critical to your retirement budget. https://bit.ly/4snO4JA

06/01/2026

Downsizing in seems like a no-brainer — sell the big house, pocket the equity and simplify. But 61% of boomers say they're not selling, and the numbers back them up. Between closing costs, capital gains taxes and today's near-6% mortgage rates, moving can cost 10% to 15% of your home's selling price. Here's when staying put is actually the smarter money move.

There isn't a universal answer if you ask whether you should downsize your home in retirement. Here's a closer look to determine what's right for you.

05/29/2026

A recent Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement study sees a clear disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. Even as markets climb, 51% of Americans stopped or cut their retirement savings recently due to economic jitters, researchers say. More:

Healthcare costs, downturn worries reshape retirement saving habits.

05/28/2026

Gen Z and Millennials face many unique challenges, ranging from limited access to traditional pension plans to competing financial priorities. What can be done to help prepare today’s workforce for ? One key – boosting financial literacy. More:

Financial literacy is key to retirement readiness. Learn how HR professionals can help employees prioritize long-term savings and improve financial well-being.

05/27/2026

If you’re going somewhere you haven’t been before, you’ll want directions for getting there. The same idea applies when it comes to spending, saving and investing. Try these tips for creating a budget to make the most of your hard-earned dollars. https://ow.ly/k3Vb50Pvk0I