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