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Endless Summer, Endless Questions

Providing some basic information and monitoring the rumor mill.

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Setting a Date

A how-to guide for figuring out the best day to retire.

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Military Payback: More Questions

Service credit issues continue to create confusion.

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When You Go

Addressing the touchy subject of who gets your benefits after you die.

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Payback Time

Answers to some common questions about military service payback.

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Voluntary Contributions Revisited

A fresh look at a CSRS investment option.

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Long-Term Change

A look at the impact of the new long-term care insurance contract.

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Special Considerations

If you’re in a job with a mandatory retirement age, you have a different set of retirement options to consider.

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Midcareer Considerations

It’s never too early to begin weighing your retirement options.

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When To Go (FERS Edition)

Assessing when you can afford to retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System.

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Putting It Off

Given the current economic climate, should you consider postponing retirement?

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Understanding Social Security

Answers to some basic questions about how the system works for federal retirees.

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No Fooling

This week, the House really did approve some long-awaited retirement provisions.

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Leave: Take It Or Lump It?

Exploring the age-old question of whether it’s wise to use up your annual leave or take a lump-sum payment for it.

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Disability Decisions

Feds receive some benefits if they become disabled before retiring, but it could be wise to purchase supplemental private insurance.

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Spousal Provision

A different take on the debate over life insurance vs. the federal survivor benefit.

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Freefalling FERS?

A response to reader concerns about looming retirements under the Federal Employees Retirement System.

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What You Don’t Know

Shooting down some common misperceptions about federal retirement benefits.

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Questions and Answers

Responses to readers on service credit issues, Medicare and more.

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Deposit Directions

How to make sure you get credit for all your civilian federal service.