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A Little Extra Under FERS

A guide to the FERS Supplement.

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The Index: 2013 Edition

Your guide to previous Retirement Planning columns.

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A Look Ahead

Changes in the federal retirement world for 2013.

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A Look Back

How retirement benefits changed in 2012.

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CSRS vs. FERS, Again

Another take on the age-old debate over which federal retirement system is better.

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Timing Is Everything

Figuring out when to start receiving the benefits you’re entitled to in retirement.

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Five Open Season Tips

You may be able to save some money on health insurance.

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Why Don’t You Have a Flexible Spending Account?

It can save you a bundle.

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Getting the Most from Social Security

When you claim your Social Security benefits can make a big difference.

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Women’s Issues

In planning for the future, women should take into account they’re likely to live longer and have lower retirement income than men.

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Who’s Getting What?

A look inside the numbers on retirees and the size of their benefits.

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Back to Basics

Answers to common questions for those in the early, middle and late stages of preparing for retirement.

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Nine Tax Planning Tips for Retirement

Your guide to an essential part of the planning process.

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Eight Tips for Setting Your Retirement Goals

How to figure out what you’ll really need.

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Get Started

Planning for retirement is a career-long process.

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Free Estimates

The single most important step in the retirement planning process.

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Talking TSP

Responses to issues and concerns related to Thrift Savings Plan investments.

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Summertime Q&A

Answers to recent reader questions and comments.

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Phased Retirement Q&A

More details on the option to partially retire while still working.

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Pay Raises and COLAs

A look at how they compare over time.