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  • Becoming Spoof-Proof

    April 11, 2025

    Account security is always a top priority for the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), and one of our biggest protections against fraud is our members' vigilance and safe practices.

    One common way malicious actors attempt to gain access to your sensitive retirement information is through spoofed websites. These fake sites are designed to mimic real websites, tricking you into entering your username and password, which can then be stolen and used to compromise your account. 

    Protecting yourself starts with careful observation and healthy online habits:



  • Understanding Your Future Benefit

    April 2, 2025

    While the ASRS offers a variety of benefits for members, our primary focus is providing members with a lifetime retirement benefit. Once you're able to retire, you'll need to choose how you'd like to receive your benefit. Your retirement annuity options fall into three distinct categories, each helping to accomplish slightly different retirement goals:



  • Long Term Disability: An Overview

    March 11, 2025
    Did you know that as a contributing member of the ASRS, you have access to long term disability (LTD) should you ever need it? Read through this quick overview to get an idea of what it is, what it provides, and when it might be available to you.


  • You Submitted Your Retirement Application. Now What?

    March 11, 2025

    Once we receive your application, we enter your information into our system, validate it for compliance, and place it in either a ‘hold’ queue (if we need additional information before calculating your benefit) or a ‘processing’ queue (if no further information is required to proceed.)  Please note that although the ASRS may receive your retirement application before your retirement date, we cannot begin calculating your benefits until the retirement date has passed.



  • Identifying Your Retirement Date

    February 19, 2025

    As you contribute to your ASRS retirement account, you may find yourself wondering, “When can I Retire?” There are actually a number of different combinations of criteria that can be used to determine when you’re eligible for “normal” ASRS retirement. Due to changes in law over time, a primary factor is your ASRS membership date.

    Members who began contributing to the ASRS prior to June 30, 2011

    If you began contributing before June 30, 2011, you are able to utilize the 80 points system.



  • Phishing: Guarding Against It

    February 19, 2025

    Keeping your information secure and out of the reach of cybercriminals has never been more important. Phishing attacks – a type of fraud meant to trick you into providing sensitive information – can happen through emails, text messages, or even phone calls. Typically, attackers disguise themselves as a trusted source in an attempt to steal confidential information.



  • FY 25-26 Contribution Rate Announced

    January 24, 2025

    Contribution rates have been set for fiscal year 2025-26 – which begins on July 1, 2025. The total contribution rate for FY 2025-26 will be 12.00%, a decrease from the current rate of 12.27%, which continues through June 30, 2025. 

    The decrease is due primarily to the continuation of strong investment returns. ASRS total fund returns (net of fees) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 total fund were 9.0%. 



  • ASRS Phone Scam Warning

    January 2, 2025

    It's been brought to our attention that imposters are impersonating the ASRS, calling our members and requesting information from them. Learn how to recognize a phone scam & how to report it: 



  • A Note on Mental Health

    November 14, 2024

    As the seasons change, it’s common to find ourselves facing additional stress that may affect our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. 

    Mental health can significantly impact other aspects of our lives, such as our effectiveness at work, home life, learning, or the ability to be a good caregiver. Making our mental and emotional health a priority can help us adapt and cope while we experience hardship or life changes.



  • Retiring Young

    October 18, 2024
    Things to think about if you're able to retire at an early age.


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