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Federal retirement planning during uncertain times
Answers to some of your pressing questions.
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Women, money and retirement
For Women’s History Month, lets talk about some of the statistics around women, savings and assets.
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Need fast cash? A TSP loan may be the answer
While not ideal, it is an option available to federal employees who need financial help.
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Anything but boring
A flurry of firings and RIFs has many federal employees looking for answers when it comes to retirement planning.
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Retroactive benefits from the windfall elimination repeal to begin
Those who are owed should soon start receiving their money.
Updated
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What happens to my insurance when I leave the federal government?
Most of your benefits can be continued in retirement -- if certain conditions are met.
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Retirement: How to navigate the current chaos
Amid “deferred resignation” turmoil, federal workers are in uncharted territory. Here’s a little guidance.
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The unplanned retirement dilemma
If you hadn’t given much thought to retirement before receiving the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" email on Jan. 28, you may be in for a few surprises—not all of them pleasant.
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Figuring out the ‘Fork in the Road’
The Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” offer has federal employees scrambling for answers and facing tough choices.
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Tips to prepare for the future of your federal career
Keep calm, and keep good records.
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How to prepare for an unexpected retirement
Some readers with fears about the future of their jobs under the next administration reached out for advice.
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The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far
It may take time to implement this new law -- here’s what you should know for now.
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More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
Many Civil Service Retirement System retirees are hoping for an early Christmas present from Congress.
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What difference does 2.5% make?
Here's what a Dec. 31, 2025 retirement might look like with a 4.5% increase in pay for 2025 compared with only a 2% increase.
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Open season and tax savings
Monday is the last day to enroll in or make changes to your benefits for 2025. What are you doing this weekend?
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Look before you leap into a private sector job
It might not be the win you think it is when you do the math.
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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.
