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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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Getting Something For (Next to) Nothing
The benefits (and pitfalls) of high-deductible health plans.
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What Is Your Full Retirement Age?
The decision about the best time to retire is different for everyone.
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Beyond the Horror Stories
Some tales of filing the paperwork to retire have a happy ending,
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The Incredible Shrinking COLA
This year's small retiree cost of living adjustment could be a harbinger of the future.
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5 Reasons to Consider Changing Your Health Plan
Hardly any federal employees do during open season. Why not?
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7 Signs You’re Not Ready to Retire
The telltale indications that it’s not time to move on just yet.
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Financial Focus in a Time of Uncertainty
Help for the furloughed -- and others feeling the pinch.
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Retirement 101: Start Planning Now
You should know how your benefits are calculated and how much you'll need to save.
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Social Security: What’s In It for You?
What you might not know about how the system works.
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How Does Your Retirement Stack Up Against a Former President’s?
News flash: The nation’s former leaders get some perks the average federal employee doesn’t.
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Let the Open Season Panic Begin!
Really there’s no need to be alarmed. But some health plan changes are in the works.
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Your Own Retirement Savings Plan
The value of voluntary contributions to some employees.
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