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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Traps to avoid if you’re going through a divorce.

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A Fresh Look at How Much Money You Need To Retire

Don’t assume the same income percentage target applies to everyone.

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The New Rules of the Social Security Game

What happens after the elimination of the traditional “file and suspend” strategy?

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Another Chance for Health Plan Changes

An unusual limited opportunity to switch to a new type of FEHBP coverage.

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TSP Tax Tips

Maximizing your withdrawals while avoiding penalties.

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Changing Stakes on Claiming Social Security

Congress puts a stop to two popular strategies for maximizing benefits.

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A Rare Open Season For Life Insurance

Get ready for an unusual event: an open enrollment period for Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.

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The List: A Retirement Resources Guide

Where to go for answers to basic questions.

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The Index: 2016 Edition

Your annual guide to retirement planning, organized by topic.

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Retirement Modernization, Take Five

A Q&A with the CEO of the company hired to undertake the latest effort to automate federal retirement processing.

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Getting the Best Health Plan Deal: An Experiment

What happened to five people who changed their coverage in 2015.

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Solving the Open Season Puzzle

Put the pieces together correctly and you could save some money in 2016.

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Recoup Some Savings During Open Season

You may even be able to offset your spending on holiday shopping.

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What You Need to Know about Health and Life Insurance

Planning ahead is critical if you want to avoid unpleasant (and potentially life-altering) surprises.

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You Have TSP Questions; We Have Answers

Why you should do a dry run of your taxes before pulling the plug on work, and other tips.

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Don’t Forget to ‘Turn On’ Your Benefits

Get ready for some paperwork when you’re ready to retire.

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How Divorce or a Job Change Could Derail Your Financial Plan

Things to consider long before you set your retirement date.

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Open Season Trick or Treat

It’s time to take a close look at your healthcare expenses for 2015 and consider ways to lower them in 2016.

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Looking for Expert Advice? TSP Has It.

The Thrift Savings Plan’s low administrative fees should make you think twice before moving your money.

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Why Your Retirement Spending Estimates Are Probably Wrong

The experts weigh in on where people miscalculate in their life-after-work plans.