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Figuring out the ‘Fork in the Road’
The Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” offer has federal employees scrambling for answers and facing tough choices.
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Tips to prepare for the future of your federal career
Keep calm, and keep good records.
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How to prepare for an unexpected retirement
Some readers with fears about the future of their jobs under the next administration reached out for advice.
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The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far
It may take time to implement this new law -- here’s what you should know for now.
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More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
Many Civil Service Retirement System retirees are hoping for an early Christmas present from Congress.
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What difference does 2.5% make?
Here's what a Dec. 31, 2025 retirement might look like with a 4.5% increase in pay for 2025 compared with only a 2% increase.
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Open season and tax savings
Monday is the last day to enroll in or make changes to your benefits for 2025. What are you doing this weekend?
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Look before you leap into a private sector job
It might not be the win you think it is when you do the math.
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Retirement decisions that can't be reversed
Here are the retirement decisions that require careful consideration since they cannot be changed.
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A primer on the FERS supplement
The Federal Employees Retirement System supplement can get complicated, so we answer some of your key questions about it.
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Your Open Season Q&A
Open Season begins on Nov. 11 for active and retired federal and postal employees. Let's get you ready.
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Revisiting the WEP and GPO
How the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset cause substantial, and often, unfair reductions in Social Security benefits for CSRS retirees.
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10 important facts about Medicare
Some things you need to know when approaching Medicare eligibility.
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Time for the fall deadlines
A checklist to help you prioritize as you sort through your federal retirement and insurance benefits.
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End-of-year retirement planning for federal couples
Spouses who both work for the federal government can have some unique quandaries when it comes to planning for their retirement and health care benefits.
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The best dates to retire in 2025
Your annual guide to choosing an optimal day to start the next phase of your life.
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Medicare quiz for federal retirees
Wondering why you need Medicare if you have lifetime health insurance coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program? This quiz may help.
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Are you financially prepared for retirement?
If you haven’t started, consider making a retirement plan. Now.
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