Pay & Benefits
Why You Might Want to Take Social Security Early
There are reasons not to wait for larger payouts when you’re older.
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It’s Time for Change: Make Your Voice Heard
Lawmakers have introduced a number of bills that would help federal retirees.
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Achieving Financial Independence
Bridging the potential gap between pre- and post-retirement income.
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Don’t Let Your Mind Get In the Way of Smart Decisions
This tool can help you learn more about yourself so that you can make better financial choices.
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Buy This and Hope You Don’t Get Your Money’s Worth
The ins and outs of life insurance.
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Separating Fact and Opinion
It can be difficult to tell the two apart in the federal retirement world.
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What If New Employees Were Offered a Bunch of New Benefits?
But with a catch: They’d have to give up some of the current ones.
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A Tale of Successful Retirement Planning
A story of high achievement, savvy investments and frugality.
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The Confusing Factor in Calculating Your Retirement Benefit
Determining your length of creditable service can get complicated.
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Can You Count on Social Security?
Lawmakers need to take action to ensure the system’s viability.
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The TSP and Your Retirement Date
Delaying retirement can complicate your Thrift Savings Plan withdrawal situation.
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When and Why You Have to Take TSP Withdrawals
A look at required minimum distributions.
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Weighing the Social Security Benefit Decision
When to start collecting benefits depends on your individual circumstances.
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