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Saving for Retirement

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Whether your retirement is decades away or just around the corner, it's never too early or too late to start saving. 

Stanford's Retirement Savings program ensures that you have a variety of investment strategies and resources available to you, so you can save for the retirement you want to have.

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Start Saving for Retirement

Enroll in the Stanford Contributory Retirement Plan and start saving. If you are a new hire in a benefits-eligible position, you will be automatically enrolled on your first service anniversary.

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Stanford Contributory Retirement Plan

Learn how to maximize your retirement benefits and understand important plan features.

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Prepare to Retire

Use our checklists to identify the steps needed to plan your retirement date.

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Contact Us

Contact the University HR Service Team to get information about retirement savings options, calculate your retirement eligibility, or request a distribution.

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