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Change is Coming to Health Plans
New rules affect dental insurance for military retirees and competition among FEHBP carriers.
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Where Retirement Benefits Came From
A brief history, from military pensions to Social Security.
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When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn
What to do when an unanticipated health problem derails your future retirement plans.
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Benefits Cuts Are (Probably Not) Coming!
Federal employees have been down this road before.
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Follow These Steps to a Smoother Retirement
Tips for helping facilitate the processing of your application.
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Resigning Instead of Retiring
Why some people make what appears to be a curious choice.
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8 Fun Facts About Federal Retirement
Some of them might help you in the planning process.
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Should You Relocate in Retirement?
Weighing the decision to stay put or move somewhere new.
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When Life-Changing Events Happen
Sometimes, you don’t want to wait for open season to make changes in your insurance coverage.
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Retiring Sooner Than You Expected
Sometimes you can take advantage of exceptions to the standard rules. But that’s where things can get complicated.
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Divorce and Your Benefits
When it comes to splitting up, it’s important to pay attention to the details.
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Preparing to Live a Long, Healthy Life
Long-range planning should include both wealth and health management.
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Tax Planning in a Time of Change
The impact of tax reform on federal employees and retirees.
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The Index: 2018 Edition
The annual guide, by subject, to critical federal retirement information.
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The Most Common Question About Federal Retirement
What was on the minds of readers more than anything else in 2017.
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