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Holiday Wishes
A wish list of changes that would improve retirement prospects for federal employees.
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Medicare, Part B
Do you need it? When should you sign up for it? It pays to consider such questions carefully.
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Medicare Mysteries
An exploration of the tangled relationship between Medicare and FEHBP.
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Review Time
Take a couple of hours to consider your health care options this open season, and you could save a lot of money.
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High Interest
Responses to your questions and comments about high-deductible health plans.
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Considering HDHPs
Is a high-deductible health plan the right choice for you this open season?
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Deep Breath
That’s what you should take before you do anything with your TSP funds right now.
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What You Need to Know
Questions you should ask yourself and your HR office as you prepare for retirement.
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Take Charge of Your TSP
In times like these, it’s more important than ever to take responsibility for managing your retirement investments.
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CSRS vs. FERS: 2008 Edition
A new take on an age-old debate about which retirement system is better.
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Who’s Responsible?
Both you and your agency have a role to play in ensuring you make the best decision about your future benefits.
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Catch-62 Revisited
An update on a case study in the importance of military service credit deposits.
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The COLA Factor
Taking cost-of-living allowances into consideration when setting a date to retire.
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Opening SAMBA
A venerable health plan, once restricted to law enforcement employees, is now available to all feds and retirees.
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Best Dates to Retire: Tax Considerations
Tax tips on clarifying your choice for the best time to call it a career.
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