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Need Money? Rethink Life Insurance

The first in a series on making the most of your government benefits.

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Long-Term Thinking

Three things to remember when considering long-term care insurance.

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Benefits Roundup

A report from OPM’s spring conference in Dallas.

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Goin’ to the Chapel

Advice for those who are both nearing retirement and contemplating getting married.

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How Much Do You Deserve?

It’s important to get an accurate estimate of your retirement benefit, which in turn means getting credit for all your government service.

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Rates and Returns

Answers to your questions on retirement benefits.

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Best Dates to Retire 2013

Your annual guide to picking the best day to call it a career.

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TSP, Pensions and More

There’s been a lot of activity lately on provisions that could affect your retirement plans.

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Five Retirement Tips

Key things to keep in mind in the planning process.

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The Roth Option

What you need to know about the TSP’s latest feature.

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Happy Financial Literacy Month!

It's a good time to think about your financial future.

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Divorce Decrees

A look at the rules for how benefits for divorced feds and their spouses are handled.

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Are You Counting on Social Security?

The program’s role in your preparation for retirement.

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The Sites You Need

Your guide to online information about retirement benefits and planning.

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From CSRS to FERS

What one employee’s experience says about the two systems.

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Best Date to Retire Tips

Pointers on picking your best day to move on.

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Roth and Taxes

A look at the new TSP option.

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Cashing Out From the TSP

The public face of the Thrift Savings Plan makes his own way to retirement.

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Social Security and Spouses

A deeper look at spousal benefits.

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Processing Problems

What you can do to make the retirement system move more quickly.