Pay & Benefits
What’s To Like About the TSP
The case for leaving your money in the Thrift Savings Plan after retirement.
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A Perennial Health Insurance Conundrum
FEHBP, Medicare and the difficulty of predicting the future.
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Spouses and Annuities: A Closer Look
Avoiding potential confusion about survivor benefits.
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Marital Advice For Those Nearing Retirement
Tips on answering what can be a tricky question on your retirement application.
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Retirement Planning Index: 2021 Edition
The annual guide, by topic, to key columns over the years.
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4 Critical Federal Retirement Decisions
Some choices could have a lifelong impact on your financial security.
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The Best Time to Retire
When you choose to end your federal career could make a big difference in your retirement security.
Oversight
Turning On Your Benefits
The art of timing when you begin drawing on your various sources of income is key to ensuring a comfortable retirement.
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The Numbers That Matter in 2021
Do figures like 300, $172,500 and 1.3% mean anything to you?
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A Good Time for Some Long Term Thinking
The COVID-19 pandemic provides a sobering reminder of the potential need for long-term care.
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Looking for a Medicare Advantage
There’s a new type of FEHBP plan worth considering this open season.
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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement Benefits
Advice on assessing the options available to you.
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Retirement Gets Real: The Final To-Do List
Make sure you take care of these items of business before your departure date.
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Beyond the Money: Finding the Right Retirement Mindset
How to mentally prepare to leave the working world behind.
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Get Real About How Much Money You’ll Have in Retirement
The importance of estimating your net income.
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Will Signing Up for Medicare Save You Money and Improve Your Care?
Like most things health care related, it’s complicated.
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Medicare and Open Season
Here’s some information to help you make some very important decisions.
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Will There Be an End-of-Year Retirement Exodus?
If so, there may be bottlenecks in retirement processing.
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