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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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Best Dates to Retire, Revisited
Answers to reader questions about optimal retirement dates next year.
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The Roundup
A look at recent retirement-related news, and reader reaction to previous columns.
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