RSA-1 (teachers)

[coffee]

Hi ladies,
I know we have a lot of teachers here, so, here is my question about saving for retirement:

Do you save just in your basic plan (7.5%??) or do you also save in a RSA-1 account? If so, how much do you contribute?
I'm a new full time teacher and I'm lost! When I was informed that they only take 7.5% for retirment I though it is not enough. Am I wrong?
Any ideas? Recommendations? Is the RSA-1 a good retirment plan?

[UMaineTeach]

right now I just save in the state pension system for teachers. I don't know how much they take out, I don't get a choice on %, so I have never calculated it.

I should get a secondary retirement account.
I don't know what a RSA-1 is.

[Doggy Mommy]

I think they take 18% of my paycheck for retirement, but I also have a 403b. I have no clue what an RSA-1 is.