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You Can Afford to Retire! (2013 Edition)

A worksheet to help you figure out just how much income you can expect in retirement.

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10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Federal Retirement

Do you consider yourself an expert?

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Midcareer Checklist

A to-do list for long-range planning.

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Benefits and Same-Sex Marriage

The recent Supreme Court decision opens up a world of choices.

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How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

A look at the “80 percent rule” in the federal context.

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What To Do With Your TSP

An examination of your options at retirement.

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Phased Retirement: The Bottom Line

A look at a pair of real-world scenarios.

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Let The Confusion Begin!

What does “phased retirement” really mean?

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65 and Still Working

What to do when you’re eligible for Medicare -- but still on the job.

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Beneficiary Beware

The tax consequences of inherited TSP accounts can be tricky.

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The Great Claims Processing Pileup

How much progress is OPM making in reducing the backlog of retirement applications?

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Picking the Very Best Date to Retire

It pays to know the rules and do the calculations.

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Best Dates to Retire 2014

A guide to deciding exactly when to go.

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Pre-Retirement To-Do List

Tips for those ready to take the plunge.

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About That Backlog…

OPM struggles to keep up with the pace of federal retirement applications.

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Required Payouts

The lowdown on what happens when you have to start taking money out of your Thrift Savings Plan account.

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Understanding Your TSP Options

Deciding where to put your money requires an investment of time in gaining financial literacy.

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Preparing in Advance

The essential information you need to provide to your survivors now.

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Thinking About Insurance, Part Two

It’s important to reassess your needs as you near retirement.

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Don't Cancel Your Health Insurance if You're Furloughed

Some federal employees apparently are considering doing just that.