Pay & Benefits

Supplementary Information

Answers to reader questions about last week’s column on the FERS supplementary benefit.

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Supplementing FERS

If you’re looking to retire a little early, you may be eligible for a supplemental benefit to tide you over until Social Security kicks in.

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Taking Your Lumps

Facts and details about lump-sum payments for unused annual leave.

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‘Survivor:’ Federal Edition

A look at the controversial survivor annuity option.

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Getting Ready

A to-do list for those who are ready to get serious about planning for retirement.

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Looking Ahead

How will you be affected by retirement benefits changes looming for 2007?

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Test Your Retirement Knowledge

A pop quiz on some of the basics about federal retirement rules and procedures.

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Final Health Plan Tips

One last look at open season for federal health benefits.

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Last-Minute Shopping

Here are some tips for those waiting until the end of health benefits open season to make their choices.

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Choosing Dental Coverage

Factors to consider in picking from among the new federal dental plans.

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Retirement Custodians

The new Democratic Congress has the power to influence federal retirement benefits, for better or for worse.

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Best Dates to Retire 2007

Thinking about ending your federal career next year? Make sure you pick the best date, or you could cost yourself thousands of dollars.

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In The E-Mailbag

Answers to readers’ questions on a range of retirement-related issues.

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Counting COLAs

A look at how the 2007 retiree cost-of-living allowances announced this week will play out in the real world.

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Health Insurance Choices, Part Three

The last in a three-part series on open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program focuses on health maintenance organizations.

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Health Insurance Choices, Part Two

The second in a three-part series on open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program focuses on high-deductible health plans.

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Health Insurance Choices, Part One

The first in a three-part series on open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program focuses on fee-for-service plans.

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Life Insurance Options, Part Two

The second in a two-part series on the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program.

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Life Insurance Options, Part One

The first in a two-part series on the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program.

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COLA Wars

The difference between getting a full cost-of-living-allowance and the “diet” version.