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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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Five Steps to Picking a New Health Plan

A handy guide to navigating the process.

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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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Furloughs and Your Retirement

The impact of a shutdown on the Thrift Savings Plan.

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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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A New Tool from the TSP

Estimating your retirement income just got a lot easier.

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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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How Baby Boomers are Retiring

Data on the first wave of boomer retirees.

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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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The Mystery of the Vanishing Service Credit

A cautionary tale about keeping your own personnel records.