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Should You Relocate in Retirement?

Weighing the decision to stay put or move somewhere new.

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When Life-Changing Events Happen

Sometimes, you don’t want to wait for open season to make changes in your insurance coverage.

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Retiring Sooner Than You Expected

Sometimes you can take advantage of exceptions to the standard rules. But that’s where things can get complicated.

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Divorce and Your Benefits

When it comes to splitting up, it’s important to pay attention to the details.

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Preparing to Live a Long, Healthy Life

Long-range planning should include both wealth and health management.

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Tax Assessments

Now’s a good time to take stock of your tax situation.

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Tax Planning in a Time of Change

The impact of tax reform on federal employees and retirees.

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The Index: 2018 Edition

The annual guide, by subject, to critical federal retirement information.

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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.