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Rules and Requirements for Federal Retirement
Some dates to retire are better than others for different employees.
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Retire Now or Later? A Debate
Sticking around can improve your financial situation, but is it worth it?
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Before And After Retirement: A To-Do List
Tips on navigating the periods sandwiched around your retirement date.
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Higher Inflation At Least Means Higher COLAs
That’s generally true for federal retirees, but it’s a bit more complicated.
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Providing for Your Survivors
You have a range of options for guaranteeing a source of income for others in the event of your death.
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What You Need to Know About Social Security and Federal Retirement
The latest on this key element of the government’s retirement package.
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If You’re Feeling Pessimistic, Do Something
Some concrete steps you can take to help you feel more secure about your retirement.
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A Retirement Journey: Health Insurance Issues
The last in a three-part series on one employee’s retirement experience.
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A Retirement Journey, Part Two: The Transition
The second in a three-part series on one employee’s retirement experience.
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A Retirement Journey, Part One: Pre-Retirement
The first in a three-part series on one employee’s retirement experience.
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Second Thoughts on Retiring This Year
Inflation makes a would-be retiree feel like a deer in the headlights.
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‘It’s Time For Me To Go Fishing’
The first steps to take after you’ve decided to retire.
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Social Security, COLAs, Earnings Limits and More
Answers to reader questions on pressing issues.
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The Difference Between a COLA and a Pay Raise
And why you won’t get the full effect of either if you retire on Dec. 31, 2022.
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