Learn more about preparing for retirement with your Connecticut State Teachers Retirement.  Mark Church, of  First Investors Group, will explain when you  are eligible for your retirement benefits and explain the terms.  The class will also cover your retirement benefit payout options which is the pension and annuity options as well as your beneficiary options. We will also discuss what you should be thinking about regarding your personal pension and Connecticut's current fiscal situation

Congress just passed legislation that will forever affect Social Security. Learn about the new changess and how it will affect your benefits. We will also cover what Baby Boomers need to know to maximize their retiement income. Learn the answers to your questions: "Will Social Security be there for me? How much can I expect to recieve? When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? Will Social Security be enough to live on in my retirement years?" Mark Church, of The Principal Capital Group, will cover the different strategies to draw your Social Security benefit and how to get the most for yourself.