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The Magic Date

Another look at how to pick the best time to leave federal service.

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The Top Five

The most important things to think about in your long-term preparations for retirement.

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Financial Literacy for Feds

A look at the basic steps needed to get on track for retirement security.

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Sick Leave Credit: The Calculations

Figuring how much your unused sick leave really adds to your retirement benefit.

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Sick Leave Credit: The Details

A follow-up to last week’s column on getting sick leave credit toward retirement.

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Sick Leave Credit for All

Details on a benefit now available to FERS employees as well as those in CSRS.

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Poverty Line

Does your long-term financial plan involve impoverishment to qualify for public assistance with long-term care?

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Beyond Benefits

A look at a key retirement planning issue: estate planning.

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Avoiding Annuities

Why so many people say no to the opportunity to get a Thrift Savings Plan annuity.

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Income for Life

Examining Thrift Savings plan annuity options.

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Question Time

More responses to thorny questions from readers on service credit issues.

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Long-Term Crunch

It’s decision time for some long-term care insurance enrollees.

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Deposit Woes

Gripes and areas of confusion about service credit deposits.

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Deposit Dilemma

What happens if you opt not to pay a service credit deposit?

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Deposit Download

The latest on a key to-do list item: service credit deposits.

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The Index: 2010 Edition

Your annual guide to the best Retirement Planning columns since 2006.

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The 2009 Quiz

An end-of year tradition.

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Open Season Wrap-Up

A last look at key health insurance questions, especially for those nearing retirement.

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Maturity and Youth

Answers to key open season questions about federal health plan coverage for those over 65 and children turning 22.

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Open Forum

Responses to readers on health insurance open season issues.