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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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Thank goodness for survivor benefits
Even if you have never had a job where you paid into Social Security, you may still be eligible to receive benefits.
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Slam the Scam, again
Some tips for avoiding scams and resources for help if you become victim to a scam artist.
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Retirement planning issues for women
There are five retirement challenges that many women face when planning for their future.
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Managing your Social Security benefits
Wondering when you should start receiving your Social Security benefits, how much it might be and if the Social Security trust fund will run out of money? We answer those questions, and more.
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Retirement planning pro-tips for feds
Some crucial tips for every stage of your federal career.
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Roadblocks to TSP participation
Federal employees need to have a basic understanding of their retirement benefits from day one on the job.
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Preparing for a smooth transition
Remember, it's your responsibility to maintain an accurate history of your federal service.
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Your pre-retirement questions answered, part 4
The last in a series tackling your pressing questions.
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Your pre-retirement questions answered, part 3
The third in a series tackling your pressing questions.
