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Predicting the Future

Why it’s important to get an early estimate of your retirement benefit.

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Overwhelmed?

Some advice for navigating the maze of choices would-be retirees face.

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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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Summer Assignment

There's no better time to put your affairs in order.

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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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Another Look at Annuities

A Q&A on withdrawing funds from your TSP account.

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Midterm Quiz

A true-false exam on retirement facts and trends.

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Decision Time

Only two weeks remain in the long-term care insurance open season.

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Best Dates to Retire, Revisited

Answers to reader questions about optimal retirement dates next year.

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Waiting Game

It might be worth your while to delay retirement.

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Ready . . . or Not?

Making sure the numbers add up for you.

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Best Dates to Retire 2012

The annual guide to picking a date.

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The Roundup

A look at recent retirement-related news, and reader reaction to previous columns.

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Retirement Checkup

Is it time to take your long-term plan in for service?

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Grow Your Savings

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, some guidance about securing your retirement.