Pay & Benefits

Maturity and Youth

Answers to key open season questions about federal health plan coverage for those over 65 and children turning 22.

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Open Forum

Responses to readers on health insurance open season issues.

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High Option

Why don’t more people choose high-deductible health plans?

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New Calculations

Details on recent changes in how part-time service is treated and how retirees are affected if they return to federal service.

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Open Season Opening

Are you ready to make changes in your health insurance?

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Where to Start

First steps in assessing your retirement readiness.

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Buying Long-Term Care Insurance

Some factors to consider before you sign up.

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Long-Term Care Considerations

Why it’s smart to consider this federal insurance program as part of your retirement planning.

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Social Security 301

More answers to your benefits questions.

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Social Security 201

Answers to follow-up questions about benefits.

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Social Security 101

Answers to some basic questions about retirement benefits.

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Pop Quiz

A back-to-school week retirement exam.

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Best Dates to Retire: Follow-Up

An update for those weighing exactly when to leave.

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Communication Mistakes

Erroneous benefits information often is a result of misunderstandings.

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Social Security’s Top 10

The SSA Web site’s greatest hits.

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The Inevitable

You might not want to think about what will happen after you die, but for your survivors’ sake, you should.

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Taking the Plunge

Questions and answers that will help you make an informed decision on whether to dive into retirement, or take a more gradual approach.

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From Law to Policy

A primer on how legislative changes to benefits are implemented.

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From Day One

The time to start planning for retirement is your first day on the job.

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Get an Estimate

One key tool in planning for retirement is an estimate from your agency of your future benefits.

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