Compare Anticipated Retirement Income Needs to Projected PERS Income Worksheet 4

The worksheet below can help you determine:
  • The portion of anticipated retirement income needs that are met by each PERS retirement plan
  • Which PERS retirement plan may work best for you

  DCRP
Income
Example 1
DBRP
Income
Example 1
DCRP
Income
Example 2
DBRP
Income
Example 2
Your Planning
Projected Monthly
Retirement Income Need
(from worksheet 1)
$2,560 $2,560 $2,560 $2,560  
Projected PERS Income
(from worksheets 2 & 3)
$1,133 $490 $1,907 $2,109  
Retirement Income
Shortage or Surplus
-$1,427 -$2,070 -$653 -$451  

As you may determine from Worksheet 4, PERS retirement income may not fully meet your projected retirement income needs. You may need the other two legs of the three-legged retirement stool for sufficient retirement income.

The calculations and information provided to this point may be adequate for you to make your PERS retirement plan choice.

If so, click here for instructions on filing your PERS retirement plan election.


You may wish to review the following regarding the last two legs of the retirement stool:


Note: Helping you project potential benefits from each PERS retirement plan is the primary focus and purpose of this information and worksheets. The information regarding Social Security and Personal Assets and Savings is brief and introductory.

You may wish to consult with a financial advisor to address the three legs of the retirement stool and your individual circumstances in a complete retirement plan.