Second Wind — Retirement planning for public safety

Your service earned it.
Plan what comes next.

Calculate your CalPERS pension, compare retirement destinations, analyze taxes, and build a complete picture of your retirement — all in one place.

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Built on official CalPERS formulas. Benefit factors verified against CalPERS publications.

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Everything you need to retire with confidence.

Built for California's public safety professionals. No generic calculators — just the tools that matter for your retirement.

Estimated monthly pension

Sample

$6,000/mo

CHP · 3% @ 50 formula · retiring at 50

Retirement age
50
Years of service
20
Benefit factor
3.0%
Final compensation
$120,000/yr
% of final pay
60%

A sample estimate for illustration. Enter your own details to see yours.

Pension Estimator

Calculate your CalPERS pension based on your formula, years of service, and retirement age. Compare retiring earlier or later side by side.

Tax Analyzer

See how federal and state taxes impact your retirement income. Compare up to three states and find which ones exempt public safety pensions.

Location Comparison

Compare up to 3 retirement locations on cost of living, taxes, climate, crime, healthcare access, and more.

Healthcare Planning

Explore CalPERS health plan options and costs by state. Understand your employer contribution, coverage gap, and what you'll pay until Medicare at 65.

Savings & Investments

Project your 457(b), IRA, and other savings. See how long your money will last with inflation-adjusted withdrawals.

Retirement Readiness

Get an overall readiness score based on pension income, savings, healthcare coverage, debt, and emergency reserves.

Three steps to clarity.

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Enter your info

Hire date, retirement plans, and estimated compensation. Takes two minutes.

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Explore scenarios

Compare retirement ages, locations, and income strategies side by side.

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