Pay & Benefits

The Importance of Accurate Information

In some federal agencies, retirement specialists aren’t getting the training they need to effectively help employees.

Pay & Benefits

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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Beware of Scams

Fraudsters are waiting to separate you from your retirement savings.

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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.

Pay & Benefits

The $1,258 Question

The Medicare Part B conundrum for those turning 65.

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A Little More Cash During Open Season

Five ideas for saving yourself some benefits bucks.

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Trick or Treat

Of pay raises, COLAs and other spooky subjects.

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Providing For Each Other

What’s best for a couple who are both federal employees?