If you have 40 or more quarters that you have paid into Social Security--you are eligible for Medicare AND can collect a PORTION of your SS. There is an offset because of your teacher pension.
YES
Ohio teachers can not pay into Social Security as state has different pension system for teachers to improve teachers pension system.
From what understand, Illinois and Georgia are tops on the list.
Yes, you can. As you said, teachers in Ohio do NOT pay social security. Teachers in Pennsylvania DO pay social security. HOWEVER (and there is a big however), when you start to collect social security, you will take a hit from social security. This is called a Windfall Provision. Spousal benefits are also affected. With that said, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY AND TAX ADVISOR. I am not an expert.
No. Each teacher pays into a retirement system and law prevents them getting full social security even if they have worked other jobs and earned it.
In Illinois, Catholic school teachers typically participate in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or a private retirement plan, depending on the school's affiliation. If a Catholic school teacher has a TRS account, they can potentially roll over their retirement savings into the Illinois state retirement system upon retirement or termination of employment, following IRS guidelines. However, it's essential to consult with a financial advisor or the retirement system directly to understand the specific rules and options available for such rollovers.
if you start your carrier as a teacher, there is no deduction from your paycheck for SS. there is a deduction for teacher's retirement funds. when one retires as a teacher (based on a point system that is based on age and number of years of service) he/she receives his/her check from the teacher's retirement fund not from SS.
Don't know for sure, but I know you cannot collect both SS and TRS benefits as a Texas teacher. What a jip that is....
Is teacher retirement a traditional ira?
No, educators don't pay into the Social Security payroll tax. Instead they pay into the Teacher Retirement System. Since they don't contribute to Social Security they can not draw from it even though they meet the age requirements. So this payroll hike will not affect their paychecks.
There isn't a definitive answer to which state has the best teacher retirement as it can vary based on factors like pension structure, benefits offered, and cost of living. States like Texas, Illinois, and Ohio are known to have relatively competitive teacher retirement systems. It's important for teachers to research and compare retirement benefits in different states to find the best option for their specific needs.
The budget of Teacher Retirement System of Texas is 4,849,000,000 dollars.