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Leaving Government Now and Taking Retirement Later
The basics of deferred retirement.
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The Importance of Accurate Information
In some federal agencies, retirement specialists aren’t getting the training they need to effectively help employees.
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A Critical Part of Planning, By Any Estimation
It’s important that agencies provide retirement estimates to employees.
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What Happens When You Say 'I Do'
There’s a lot to think about, especially if your betrothed is also a fed.
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Three (or More) Helpings of the TSP
Yes, you can take multiple partial distributions from your investments after you retire. Here’s how.
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You’ve Invested for Retirement. Now What?
What to do with the wealth you’ve accumulated in the Thrift Savings Plan.
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Neither CSRS nor FERS
There are lessons for all federal employees from those in an oft-overlooked system.
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Is FERS Better? Readers Weigh In
Reaction to last week’s column on how the two federal retirement systems stack up.
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Unlocking the Secrets of FERS
For some people, it’s a better retirement system. Really.
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What Really Happens When You Change Health Plans
The story of four retirees who decided to make the leap.
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The TSP by the Numbers
A snapshot of the $431 billion federal retirement investment plan.
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Last Chance to Save Some Bucks on Health Insurance
Open season draws to a close on Monday.
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We Need to Talk About Your Retirement
The importance of counseling in the planning process.
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