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Retirement Services and Resources

Retirement planning can be daunting. However, NJPSA members can count on our retirement and benefits experts to assist with understanding the complex elements of the New Jersey public employees pension system.

They can help alleviate your uncertainty and stress, and guide you make the best personal decisions at the right time. Our team also regularly updates members about the ramifications of changes to the pension system.

NJPSA is unique among the state principal and supervisor associations in the country because of our retirement planning services. Members can contact the NJPSA to schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of retirement experts, Bob Murphy, Denise King or Rebecca Gold. They can help you plan for your future and/or prepare for retirement.

NJPSA Members-Only TPAF Pension/Retirement Seminars

Whether your retirement date is within a year or down the road, these two Retirement Seminars are designed to help you better understand your retirement.

Bring your general questions and you will leave with a better understanding of your benefits in retirement. You should be enrolled in the Pension MBOS & bring your member benefit statement with you.

Upcoming seminars to be announced.

Enrollment is LIMITED & open to NJPSA members only.

Retirement Services Appointments

NJPSA members can request a retirement planning appointment by sending an email to RetirementAppt@njpsa.org. (Premier Active and Organizational NJPSA members)

NJASBO members can email lisa@njasbo.com to request Pension Consultation appointments.

In-District Consultations and Workshops

Our retirement experts can also come to you for a group of three or more. Retirement workshops are held periodically at the FEA Conference Center and other locations throughout the state. These sessions provide members with comprehensive information including the topics listed below.

  • Retirement allowance
  • Pension options
  • Survivor benefits
  • Taxation of benefits
  • Insurance
  • Health benefits
  • Employment after retirement

NJPSA members are eligible to receive a retirement planning portfolio that includes a personalized estimate of the retirement allowance and a complete set of retirement planning materials. Take a moment to peruse the materials on this web page and feel free to give us a call at 609-860-1200 anytime. We are here to help you!

Retirement Survival Guide

For your convenience, Bob Murphy has put together a survivor’s guide of items that will be helpful as you prepare for your retirement. The materials in this guide include fact sheets, TPAF Life Insurance information, a list of vital documents you will need, and other important information that will help you and your family. Each document is downloadable in either Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or pdf format.

NJPSA Retirement Resources and Information

Additional Helpful Resources

Below are links to government and health care websites that you may find useful during and as you plan for your retirement: