Benefit Connection Podcast
School Chatter Returns: 2 Truths and 1 Retirement Misinterpretation
Published on: October 21, 2026Welcome back to School Chatter, a special Benefit Connections series where we cut through the hallway rumors and tackle topics members can find confusing. This episode mixes myth‑busting with a little fun as host Susan Boessen is joined by Member Services educators Jen Rissmiller and Stacy Bryan for Two Truths and a Fib — a game built around real member misunderstandings.
From benefit calculations to purchase processes to working after retirement, the trio sorts out what’s true, what’s not, and why members might hear conflicting information. Listen up, and never fall for these retirement rumors again.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri. Any examples used are for demonstrative purposes and are not designed to be member specific. This podcast is intended to serve as a resource and is not a substitute for the law. If differences are stated between this podcast and the law, the law must prevail.