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Don’t Confuse Raises and COLAs

Published: September 6, 2018

Although the terms raise and COLA (for cost-of-living adjustments) often are used interchangeably in the federal vocabulary, they are two …More

Understanding COLA Payouts

Published: August 15, 2018

Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are the government’s way of adjusting annuities to match increases in the Consumer Price Index for Urban …More

Running the Math on Social Security Benefits

Published: July 26, 2018

Over seven out of every ten Americans receive their Social Security checks as soon as possible, often at age 62. …More

Designating, or Not, Who Receives Your FEGLI Benefits (Published: June 21, 2018)

When FLTCIP Benefits Begin (Published: May 17, 2018)

Exceptions to ‘Windfall’ Provision (Published: April 24, 2018)

FEDVIP More Flexible for Retirees than FEHB (Published: March 22, 2018)

Think Before Dropping FLTCIP (Published: February 15, 2018)

Death Benefits with No Survivor Annuity Payable (Published: January 18, 2018)

Understanding How You Earn Social Security Credits (Published: December 18, 2017)

Retirement Application Needs Careful Handling (Published: November 21, 2017)

The Benefit Differences of CSRS Offset (Published: October 26, 2017)

Keep an Eye on Earnings Records, SSA Advises (Published: September 21, 2017)

The Effects of Delaying FLTCIP Purchase (Published: August 28, 2017)

Know the Exceptions to Social Security ‘Offset’ Provision (Published: July 27, 2017)

Buyout Repayment Waivers are Rare (Published: June 13, 2017)

How COLAs Apply to Survivor Benefits (Published: May 4, 2017)

The Value of a Survivor Annuity (Published: March 23, 2017)

Understanding TSP Annuity Options (Published: February 6, 2017)

Two Types of Retirement for Special Situations (Published: January 3, 2017)

The Difference Between Raises and COLAs (Published: November 29, 2016)

Minimum Coverage Requirements in FEHB (Published: October 31, 2016)

How the CSRS Offset Works (Published: September 19, 2016)

Military Service Deposit Requirements (Published: August 11, 2016)

Bouncing Back from a TSP Downturn (Published: July 7, 2016)

How Social Security Credits are Earned (Published: May 5, 2016)

Disability vs. Optional Retirement (Published: March 31, 2016)

The Benefits of TSP Benchmarking (Published: January 14, 2016)

Supplement Can Be Unexpected Boost (Published: November 19, 2015)

Separation Has Consequences for TSP Loan (Published: October 1, 2015)