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Developing a sound financial plan for your secure retirement may seem a bit overwhelming, but GA Plan Administrators' Learning Center can help.

Below are easy-to-understand articles that explain current contribution limits for 403(b) and 457 plans, the whys and hows of starting to save now for retirement, and the basics of tax-sheltered annuities, 457 plans, and retirement plan loans. In addition, our "Did You Know ..." feature on each Learning Center page offers some very interesting facts and statistics about retirement planning. Don't forget to browse through our Informative Links for additional reference information.

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403(b) Savings Calculator	If you are an employee of a non-profit tax-exempt organization, a 403(b) can be one of your best tools for creating a secure retirement.
457 Savings Calculator	A 457 plan can be one of your best tools for creating a secure retirement. Use this calculator to see why this is a retirement savings plan you cannot afford to pass up.
Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck	Use this calculator to see how increasing your contributions to a 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plan can affect your paycheck as well as your retirement.
Retirement Nestegg Calculator	Do you know how much it takes to create a secure retirement? Use this calculator to help determine what size your retirement nestegg should be.
Retirement Planner	Quickly determine if your retirement plan is on track - and learn how to keep it there.

Retirement Plan Education

Planning for Your Retirement

Retirement Product Education

This Web site is not intended or written to be used as legal or tax advice. As a taxpayer, you cannot use it for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed under the tax laws. You should seek advice on legal or tax questions based on your particular circumstances from an independent attorney or tax advisor.

*Statistics compiled from the 2004 Retirement Confidence Survey, Employee Benefit Research Institute; and "Coming Up Short: The Challenge of 401(k) Plans," Alicia Munnell and Annika Sunden

One out of four workers does not sign up for his/her employer's retirement plan.*

Only one in 10 workers contributes the maximum amount allowed to a retirement plan.*

About half of workers cash out their retirement savings when they change jobs instead of rolling the money over into an IRA. A rollover would help avoid tax implications and allow them to continue saving and investing for retirement.*

SchoolMatters

USA TODAY Education

Proposed 403(b) Regulations

IRS 403(b) and 457
Comparison Chart

SEC Just for Teachers

403(b) Plan Documents

Understanding Your Retirement Plan