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What is the most I can get as a retirement allowance?

Answer:

The most anyone can collect as an annual retirement allowance is approximately 80%.

 

Most Viewed Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why do I have to contribute to the Cambridge Retirement System?
  2. Do you invest my money?
  3. What is the most I can get as a retirement allowance?
  4. If I leave employment, can I leave my money in the system?
  5. What is the procedure if I want to buy back previous service time?
  6. Will there be any change to may retirement allowance if my spouse dies?
  7. Who can make changes to my retirement information?
  8. What do I do if I change my bank account?
  9. Do I have to notify the Retirement Board if I move?
  10. What if I go to Florida in the winter, how will I get my 1099R in January?
  11. When will I receive my monthly retirement allowance?
  12. When I am ready to retire, what should I do?
  13. What is the process to apply for a refund?
  14. What Happens If I Go Part-Time?
  15. Which Option do Most People Take?
  16. How Does the 2012 Pension Reform Affect Me?
  17. Can I Work After Retirement?
  18. Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Retirement Allowance?
  19. How could I be affected by “anti-spiking” regulations?
  20. What should I know about naming a beneficiary?
  21. Is there a difference in life expectancy between public safety employees and civilians?
  22. What happens if I get a retroactive payment?

 

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