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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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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 Index: 2016 Edition
Your annual guide to retirement planning, organized by topic.
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Rushing Retirement Could Cost You
You wouldn’t make a major career move without some serious planning—treat retirement with the same care.
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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.
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Who Can You Trust?
If you hire a financial planner, make sure they’re qualified and put your interest above their own.
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