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The Most-Asked Federal Retirement Question

Hint: It has to do with health insurance.

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Retired, But Still Working

How to ease into life after government if you’re not ready for a life of leisure.

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Here’s the Good News

If you play your cards right, you can walk out of government with the same net income as when you retired.

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What Does That Word Mean?

A guide to some confusing terms in the federal benefits world.

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More Things To Consider When Making Your Annuity Election

Understanding the value and cost of your choices can have a lasting impact for you and your spouse.

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13 Things to Know About Your Annuity Options

The choice you make is so important that you should think about it at least a year before you retire.

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A Healthy Tax Advantage

The benefits of health savings accounts.

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Watch Out For TSP Tax Penalties

Here’s how to avoid them.

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It’s Not Just About the Money

The importance of wellness in retirement.

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Retirement Facts: A True-False Quiz

Test your knowledge of issues that commonly come up in the planning process.

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Avoiding Tax Pitfalls

Be prepared so you don’t have an unwelcome surprise when you retire.

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The Benefit That Already Can Be Cut

Even if you’re eligible for a FERS supplement, it can be reduced or eliminated if you go back to work.

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The Benefits of Retirement Counseling

Fewer and fewer agencies offer face-to-face advice.

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Are You Ready to Spend Your Retirement Savings?

There are many options when it comes to drawing on your funds.

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Change is Coming to Health Plans

New rules affect dental insurance for military retirees and competition among FEHBP carriers.

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TSP Withdrawal Update

Changes are coming, but they’ll take awhile to implement.

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Where Retirement Is Headed

Change is coming at an exponential rate.

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Where Benefits Are Today

The state of the federal retirement system.

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Where Retirement Benefits Came From

A brief history, from military pensions to Social Security.

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When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn

What to do when an unanticipated health problem derails your future retirement plans.