About

Retirement, explained for NYC teachers.

The rules that decide when — and how well — you can retire are scattered across TRS, the DOE, the UFT, Social Security, and the IRS. We pull them together and explain them plainly.

Why we exist

Most teachers get one or two rushed counseling sessions near the end of their career, then make decisions that last the rest of their lives. We think you deserve to understand your benefits long before then — in language that makes sense.

What we do

  • Learning Pages & FAQ — clear guides to pensions, TDA, CAR days, benefits, Social Security, taxes, and more.
  • A free Retirement Roadmap (coming soon) — a personalized timeline built around your tier, service, and target date.
  • Optional Lab Reports — deeper, personalized documents to help you prepare for meetings with TRS, your union rep, a CPA, and an attorney.

How we’re different

  • NYC-specific, not generic. Everything is built around the actual TRS, DOE, and city rules that shape your pension.
  • Independent. We’re not TRS, your union, or a payroll office, and we don’t sell financial products.
  • On your side. Our job is to help you walk into every meeting already knowing the right questions to ask.

Teacher Retirement Lab provides general educational information only — not financial, legal, or tax advice. Always confirm details with TRS, your union rep, a CPA, and an attorney before making final decisions.

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