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The Most Common Question About Federal Retirement

What was on the minds of readers more than anything else in 2017.

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Developing a TSP Withdrawal Plan

Tips on crafting a strategy for tapping into your TSP funds in retirement.

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5 Things to Remember Before You Tap Into Your TSP

Pondering your new withdrawal options? Here are a few principles to factor in.

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3 Steps to Navigating Open Season

A simple guide for people who still need to assess their options.

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5 Year-End Money Saving Tips

Some benefits-related advice as we head toward 2018.

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Keep These Documents Handy

A guide to the paperwork you may need when it comes time to file your retirement application.

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The Final Countdown: Filing the Papers

It’s that time of year, when many people are filling out the paperwork to apply for retirement.

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What You Need to Know About Your Health Insurance Choices

It’s that time of year again: FEHBP open season is upon us.

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Are You Ready to Retire? A Self-Assessment

Use this online tool to find out where you stand in the planning process.

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Benefits Spared the Budget Ax

Budget resolution does not mandate retirement cuts, but future spending measures could.

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5 Things You Should Do to Prepare for Health Benefits Open Season

For many federal employees and retirees, this is a time of frustration and confusion.

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Are You Mentally Prepared for Retirement?

You need to visualize your life after your federal career is over.

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When Can You Retire?

It’s a straightforward question, but the answer can be complicated.

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What Makes the FERS Supplement Special

For certain groups of employees, it’s especially important.

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How Ready Are You For Retirement? A Quick Quiz

A simple way to assess where you stand.

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Potential Benefits Cuts: Where Things Stand

A roundup of reaction to the Trump administration’s proposal to slash federal retirement benefits.

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Best Dates to Retire 2018

Your annual guide to picking a good time to go.

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Picking a Date to Retire

Factors to consider in deciding when to go.

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How to Know When It’s Time To Go

Deciding whether (and when) to leave government.

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Why Your Retirement Income May Depend on Where You Live

It’s important to take state taxes into account.