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Accelerated Payment Plans Update

Two programs implemented this year allow eligible members to trade future pension benefits for a lump-sum “accelerated” payment. More than $78.5 million has been paid out so far.

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Accelerated Payment Plans Update

Two programs implemented this year allow eligible members to trade future pension benefits for a lump-sum “accelerated” payment. More than $78.5 million has been paid out so far.

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TRS Investment Returns and State Contribution Rate for Fiscal Year 2021

TRS investment return over 30 years is 8.04%. It was 5.1% for fiscal year 2019. The preliminary state contribution to TRS for fiscal year 2021 is set at $5.1 billion.

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TRS Investment Returns and State Contribution Rate for Fiscal Year 2021

TRS investment return over 30 years is 8.04%. It was 5.1% for fiscal year 2019. The preliminary state contribution to TRS for fiscal year 2021 is set at $5.1 billion.

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TRS Sets Preliminary FY21 State Contribution at $5.1 Billion; FY19 Net Investment Return was $5.1%
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Teachers’ Retirement System Board of Trustees has given preliminary approval to a $5.14 billion state contribution to the…
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TRS Invests $1.15 Billion on Behalf of Illinois Educators
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Teachers’ Retirement System reported $1.15 billion in strategic allocations to various investment opportunities designed to enhance…
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Jose Gonzalez To Lead TRS Diversity and Emerging Manager Program
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Veteran TRS investment staff member Jose Gonzalez has been named by Teachers’ Retirement System to be the investment officer…
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