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Roadblocks to TSP participation
Federal employees need to have a basic understanding of their retirement benefits from day one on the job.
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Preparing for a smooth transition
Remember, it's your responsibility to maintain an accurate history of your federal service.
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Your pre-retirement questions answered, part 4
The last in a series tackling your pressing questions.
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Your pre-retirement questions answered, part 3
The third in a series tackling your pressing questions.
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Your pre-retirement questions answered, part 2
The second in a series tackling your pressing questions.
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Your pre-retirement questions answered, part 1
The first in a series tackling your pressing questions.
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The State of Civil Service Retirement: CSRS and FERS
How optimistic are you about your retirement? Small steps can help allay your fears of the future.
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I have $1,000,000 (or $500,000 or $750,000) for retirement, now what?
Figuring out how to use your money in retirement.
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What is the retirement age for federal employees?
Retirement involves making many decisions including deciding when to retire.
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Mixed reactions to Medicare Part D in the FEHB
It's been almost five months since Part D was incorporated into many Federal Employees Health Benefit plans. How is it being received?
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Essential things to know about your Social Security benefit: Part 2
Social Security, along with the FERS basic retirement benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan, can provide the financial security you will need during your life after retirement.
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Essential things to know about your Social Security benefit: Part 1
It is important to keep up with Social Security changes that can have an impact on your current and future benefits.
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Postponing retirement problems: Part 2
Federal law trumps what might seem to make the most sense.
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Postponing retirement problems: Part 1
It’s important to know the difference between a postponed retirement and a deferred retirement.
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Resigning instead of retiring
How you leave the federal government matters when it comes to benefits.
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Before asking for help, know the rules
Coordinating Medicare and the Federal Health Benefits Program can be hard to navigate without the right information.
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The state of retiring and retired women
As we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of American women during Women's History Month, let’s also take a moment to reflect on their retirement status.
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The TSP savings rate is up, but so are the number of TSP loans
Answers to some of your questions about the government’s 401(k)-style retirement plan.
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Slam the Scam
Some tips for avoiding scams and resources for help if you become victim to a scam artist.
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Saving for retirement
Retirement planning is a lifelong learning affair and begins with the first day on the job.
