Pay & Benefits
Refreshing COLA
The lowdown on the first cost-of-living adjustment in retirement benefits in two years.
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Complicating Factors
A cautionary tale of how federal retirement benefits, survivor annuities and Social Security can become tangled.
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Coming Back
Thinking about leaving government? Some retirees are thinking about returning.
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Uncertain Times
How changes in policies, programs and the economy could affect your retirement security.
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Go or No Go
When it comes to retiring, do you feel like you’re being pushed, pulled, nudged or lured?
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Predicting the Future
Why it’s important to get an early estimate of your retirement benefit.
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Diminishing Returns
Why your interim retirement benefits could be a lot smaller than you expected.
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Smooth Sailing
Tips for ensuring your transition to retirement goes off without a hitch.
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Social Security Trade-Offs
Considerations for married couples in applying for benefits.
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Early Outs
Addressing questions about early retirement offers -- and TSP protections.
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Safety Net
An in-depth look at annuity and insurance options for providing survivor benefits.
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What Congress Gets
Separating myth from reality when it comes to lawmakers' pensions.
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Officers’ Options
A look at special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers and firefighters.
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