Secure Your Future
TDA, Roth contribution limits for ’26
The IRS has announced the amount employees can contribute to their tax-deferred annuities and Roth accounts for 2026.
Your retirement timeline
Whether you are a new member, in mid-career or close to retirement, here are steps you can take to learn about your pension benefits and stay on track as you progress down the road to a financially secure retirement.
TRS’ Roth option enrollment opens
In-service TRS members can start to contribute to a Roth account in January 2026. A Roth option offers no upfront tax break, but withdrawals in retirement are generally tax-free.
BERS to TRS transfer form due Dec. 10
UFT members who have requested to transfer from the Board of Education Retirement System to the Teachers’ Retirement System must complete and notarize a key form by Dec. 10 for their transfer to be finalized.
TRS’ new Roth option
The Teachers’ Retirement System will introduce a Roth option in addition to its Tax-Deferred Annuity Program starting in 2026. Learn about this new opportunity to save for retirement.
All about your pension benefits
The start of the school year is is an excellent time to make sure you’re taking the right steps to prepare for retirement and secure your own future. Here are the most important things you need to know about your pension benefits as a UFT member.