Before participating in a deferred compensation plan, you’ll want to know: ...

Lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would let California Highway Patrol officers and state firefighters defer retirement while continuing to work, then receive a lump‑sum payout of pension ...

What Is a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation? A nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan is an arrangement where employees can defer receiving a portion of their compensation until a later date, ...

Firefighters douse flames on one of several wildfires that sparked Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties. The union representing state firefighters is pushing for a new retirement ...

A full career as a California Highway Patrol officer or a Cal Fire firefighter often ends with a six-figure pension that provides a comfortable retirement after countless hours spent in harm’s way.

A full career as a California Highway Patrol officer or a Cal Fire firefighter often ends with a six-figure pension that provides a comfortable retirement after countless hours spent in harm's way.

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A full career as a California Highway Patrol officer or a Cal Fire firefighter often ends with a six-figure pension ...