Are you part of the Statewide Retirement Plan: Defined Benefit Component? Whether you're just starting out or nearing retirement, it's crucial to understand the ins and outs of your Plan benefits. Here are five things to know about the Defined
How to Improve Your Relationship with Money—For Good
A recent article from Money.com, ominously titled “Americans Have Never Been So Far Behind on Their Credit Card Bills” came complete with one particularly scary stat: the share of folks who fell behind on their credit card payments reached an
Save the Date for the 2024 Retirement Readiness Seminars
Mark your calendar for FPPA's annual Retirement Readiness Seminar (previously known as the Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar). If you're approaching retirement, or newly retired, make a plan to attend this event! Event Details FPPA has scheduled
New for 2024: Identity Theft Protection for Retirees
Please note that the intention of this post is to inform, not to sell. FPPA does not earn any income or commissions on enrollment in this or any other retiree insurance program. In recent years, financial losses due to identity theft continue to
Retiree Question: Why Did My Deposit Amount Change?
FPPA’s Retiree Payroll Team receives many phone calls in the months of October, December and January from retirees asking why their benefit deposit is suddenly a different amount. Due to high call volume during these months, we cannot always return
Video: FPPA’s Updated COLA Policy
In this presentation from FPPA's Employer Summit, Chief Benefits Officer Chip Weule and General Counsel Adam Franklin explain FPPA's new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) policy