Over the next 10 years at least one third of the teaching force is scheduled to retire. That means about one million new teachers are needed, and many newly retired teachers will be using the state’s retirement funds.  

Whether your state’s retirement plan is adequate is of major concern, so consider investing in your own retirement.  I like to deal with those who specialize in teachers’ retirement and have had good luck in that regard.

Start with the most complete site:  My Retirement Guide for Teachers

Beginnings
Medical
Organizations

 
Beginnings

AFT Program on Retirement and Retirees

NEA Rankings and Estimates
Salaries by state 

NEA Retired

NEA Retirement Security Resources
FAQ

Protect yourself – On and Off the Net

REC Social Studies, Economics, Business
Cost of living by country

Teacher Salaries
Cost of living by state -- helpful in looking for a place to retire

Medical

Five Reasons to Check your Credit Report Regularly

Hospital Compare
Get information on how well hospitals care for patients with certain conditions.

Medicare:  A National Treasure for Forty Years

Medicare & You
This printable booklet explains what Medicare and Medicaid cover and more.

Retiree Health Benefits:  Savings Needed to Fund Healthcare in Retirement
Retiree health care costs report from the Employee Benefits Research Institute about how much you need for health care as you age. 

Social Security and Medicare Fact Sheet
This printable, easy-to-use guide explains how to qualify, types of coverage and more -- a must read.

Social Security Online

Organizations

National Association of State Retirement Administrators
NASRA maintains a clearinghouse of information about public retirement systems.

National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems
NCPERS offers helpful resources about public pensions.

National Council on Teacher Retirement
This web site includes publications, statements, studies and surveys and other items of interest.

National Institute on Retirement
The NIRS site provides research reports and other data about pensions.