Resources to help you plan for retirement
Are you thinking about retirement? Do you have questions about how it works and, more importantly, will you have enough money to retire? Our resource page and workshop sessions will help you prepare.
Fire support available to HSTA members
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s partners are offering resources and support to HSTA Maui Chapter members affected by the recent wildfires.
Teachers still have college debt forgiveness options
Teachers can still pursue college debt forgiveness, especially as college loan payments resume in October.
Discounts, giveaways for 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 8–12 this year, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association wants to say “Mahalo Educators” by offering discounts and giveaways to members!
Free mental health resources from NEA, HIDOE
Educators can access free counseling and mental health resources from the National Education Association and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.
Attend HSTA’s free student debt seminars
The Hawaii State Teachers Association wants to help you reduce or even eliminate your student loan debt. Attend one of our upcoming free student debt seminars.
Beware of financial phishing attempts
It has come to our attention that some HSTA members are receiving communications from financial advisors to their work email. To be clear, these emails are not from HSTA or their partners.
Reduce your student loan debt before the federal waiver expires Oct. 31
Take advantage of the temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver by using the NEA’s free online tool to see if you can cut or even erase your monthly payments
Where are you on the financial fitness scale?
NEA Member Benefits wants to help you get in the best financial shape possible in 2022 by sharing their valuable resource articles and calculators.
How modified COVID-19 procedures impact retirement planning with Hawaii ERS
Because the Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) suspended in-person and pre-retirement counseling sessions due to COVID-19, ERS is offering members modified procedures for retirement planning, filing for retirement, and pre-retirement counseling utilizing online resources, phone, and U.S. mail.