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The 5 Percent Solution to Retirement Security
The key to Thrift Savings Plan investing.
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What Happens to Your Life Savings?
You can’t take your TSP funds with you, so it’s important to decide what should happen with the money after you die.
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Is Paperless Retirement Processing the Answer?
OPM takes another crack at an electronic retirement system.
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Retirement Quiz: The Basics
Test your knowledge of some of the bedrock principles of retirement planning.
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Answers to Retirement Quiz: The Basics
Correct responses to the test of retirement planning principles.
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Health Insurance Questions and Answers
Responses to reader concerns about Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
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The TSP’s New Millionaires
The secret to building up $1 million or more in retirement savings.
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Is the Grass Really Greener?
A look at two case studies of people considering leaving government for the private sector.
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Don’t Go, Please Stay
Readers weigh in on the benefits of a long-term federal career.
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To Stay or Not To Stay in Government
Advice for a young federal manager considering making the leap to the private sector.
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A Case of Savings Envy
Don’t compare your retirement savings to anyone else’s. Focus on maximizing yours.
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A Different Path for Women
Issues and resources for women to consider in preparing for retirement.
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Greatest Hits of 2013
Some of the most popular Retirement Planning columns of last year, on subjects ranging from the best date to retire to signs that you're not ready to move on.
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How Much TSP Can You Take?
Addressing how to take distributions from your account in retirement, along with other questions.
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Spared from Pension Hikes
Responses to your questions on potential benefit cuts and other issues.
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