Focusing on the future during a volatile market

If you’re a Plan 1 or Plan 2 member, recent market fluctuations do not affect your pension benefit, which is based on your compensation and years of service.

Market ups and downs may affect the defined contribution portion (your contributions, which you’ve directed to specific investments) of your Plan 3 or Judicial Retirement Account benefit. Market volatility may also affect your Deferred Compensation Program account or other investments.

It’s important to remember that you’re investing for the long term. To avoid emotional investing, changes should be made using a thoughtful, deliberate strategy.