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Splitting Up and Splitting Benefits
In the federal retirement world, divorces can be complicated.
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What Happens to My Retirement If I Resign?
Answers to this and other hypothetical questions.
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The Value of an Annuity Supplement
How the FERS supplement is calculated, and when it can be reduced.
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Long Term Peace of Mind
A look at how the long term care insurance process plays out.
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The Best Date to Start Taking Social Security Benefits
A reader poses a question that’s trickier than it seems.
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In Case You’re Wondering What You’d Make in Retirement
It’s fairly easy to calculate your own estimate of your benefit.
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How (Not) to Manage Your TSP During a Pandemic
Now is not the time to panic, even if you’re close to retirement.
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Retirement Considerations for Women
Women are more likely to experience a savings shortfall.
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Protect Yourself, Your Money and Your Benefits From Scammers
There are things you should know about securing your retirement benefits and savings, Medicare and Social Security benefits.
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Staying Healthy Can Pay Off, In Cash
Not only does paying attention to wellness make for a more enjoyable retirement, it can help you get rewards from your health insurance plan.
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Setting the Retirement Process in Motion
You’ve met your retirement goals. Now it’s time to start the countdown.
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Keys to the TSP
Managing your Thrift Savings Plan account requires education and preparation.
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Continuing Your Insurance Into Retirement
Answers to common questions about managing the multiple benefits available to you.
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Things You May Not Know About Annual Pay and Benefits Increases
The differences between COLAs and salary hikes.
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Your 2020 To-Do List
These resolutions could lead to a more financially secure retirement.
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The Index: 2020 Edition
A guide to the most important and relevant Retirement Planning columns of the past 14 years.
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