[randog]

In CA, the "average" public teacher will get over $500,000 in pension payments over the course of their retirement, for "free".

Same in Nevada. Additionally, teachers here don't pay Federal SS Tax, either, but can collect it if a deceased spouse paid into it. Pretty sweet deal (although they won't admit it).

[BearCub]

Additionally, teachers here don't pay Federal SS Tax, either, but can collect it if a deceased spouse paid into it. Pretty sweet deal (although they won't admit it).

As they should. A house-spouse that never works a day in their life can collect survivor's benefits - why not a teacher who didn't pay into social security?