PSRS/PEERS News Archive

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New School Year, New Goals: Estimate Your Retirement Benefits Today

You look ahead to set goals for the school year. Are you also looking ahead to set goals for retirement?

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Reminder: Service Purchase Costs Recalculate on October 1

If you have an open service purchase with an unpaid balance, PSRS/PEERS will recalculate the cost for the unpaid portion on October 1. Understanding how this annual recalculation works can help you plan and potentially save money.

PSRS/PEERS Investment Officer Anthony Vikhter has been named as one of Missouri's NextGen Under 30.

Anthony Vikhter from PSRS/PEERS Named to Missouri NextGen Under 30

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems (PSRS/PEERS) is proud to announce that Anthony Vikhter, a member of the Investments team, has been named to NextGen Under 30 Missouri.

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August Board Meeting Summary

The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the PSRS/PEERS Office in Jefferson City.

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See Your Salary and Service History in Web Member Services

Did you know Web Member Services will show you how much retirement salary and service you’ve earned with PSRS/PEERS during each school year?

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Protect Your Loved Ones, Check Your Beneficiary Designations

Designating beneficiaries ensures that the people you care about receive the benefits you’ve worked hard to earn, if something happens to you.

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Thinking of Returning to Work? Know the Rules to Protect Your Benefit

Attention retirees and soon-to-be retirees! Did you know there are limits on where and how much you can work after retirement without affecting your PSRS/PEERS benefits?

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Get Ready for Retirement

Are you closing in on retirement? Join us this fall—in person or virtually—for a free Retirement Ready seminar.

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What Does It Mean to be Vested, and Why Does It Matter?

If you are new to PSRS/PEERS, you need to know that five years unlocks a big reward: vesting.

PSRS/PEERS board named one of 2025 Randy Kim Award finalist

PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Named Finalist for Fiduciary of the Year

The Board of Trustees for the Public School & Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) has been named a finalist for another national award honoring the board's exemplary leadership and commitment to sound governance.