What are the differences between a Defined-Benefit Plan and a Defined-Contribution Plan? Use our Glossary to navigate through our terminology, to cross-reference with our publications, and more! Check out trsnyc.org > Resources > Glossary.

You can watch the webcast of the TRS Board Meeting today at 3:30 p.m. Connect to the webcast here: trsnyc.org/memberportal/A…

As a reminder, TRS is closed today, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As always, you can access the secure section of the TRS website at trsnyc.org for many of your needs.

Don’t leave your future to guesswork. Sessions of our Educational Programs are live, interactive, and tailored to NYC educators, in-service and retired. Where can you register? Connect to the TRS website here: trsnyc.org/memberportal/R…

Good/Morning Afternoon! Account Information as of December 31, 2026 is now available through the secure section of our website. Log in the to TRS website to access: trsnyc.org

January 2026 unit values for the variable-return Passport Funds are now available at trsnyc.org/memberportal/I…. Unit values are based on each portfolio's closing market value as of the end of the preceding month.

If you've been in the classroom for 2 years or 20 years, keeping your TRS account information updated ensures your "hard work is working for you." Take a few minutes this week to log into the Member Portal to update/check your personal data with TRS.

When you need to work out your financial flexibility, as a TRS member, you have options. If eligible, you might be able to take out a QPP or TDA loan. Get direct access to these and other important online forms upon login when you click here: trsnyc.org/memberportal/F…

Stay updated today! Log in to trsnyc.org and add your personal email address to your profile today.

It's still early in 2026, so you have time to map out your financial plans for this year. What should you consider?

Savings goals on track so far for 2026? Remember that you can boost your TDA! Keep this in mind for your 2026 finance goals!

Just a note 📝:Retirement payments for January are transmitted today, 1/30/2026. If you have questions about when your funds will be available to you, please get in touch with your financial institution. TRS does not determine when payments are posted to your account.

It's that time of year: tax season! 1099-R forms for 2025 distributions are now available online. Start organizing your TRS tax documents and visit the secure section of the TRS website to access them anytime! Remember that you can visit TRS online 24/7 at trsnyc.org

You can watch the webcast of the TRS Investment Meeting today at 10:00 a.m. Connect to the webcast here: trsnyc.org/memberportal/A…

The dreaded "B" word—"budget!" Sticking with a budget can allow you to live with a measure of freedom during retirement if you save and spend smartly now. Take a look at this AARP article that gives you 13 budget tips for this year and beyond: aarp.org/money/personal…

Your 1099 tax documents are now available. We’ve made it easy to access your records directly through the TRS portal; accessing your forms digitally is the most efficient way to manage your TRS tax records. Simply log in to the secure section of our website to view them today!

TRS members that are considering loans, take note by swiping through! Learn more by visiting trsnyc.org/memberportal/P… and scrolling down to "Loans."

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