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Your Spouse Has Rights in TSP Decisions

Published: December 20, 2018

Those anticipating making a withdrawal from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts after retirement need to remember that the law gives …More

An Annuity Option for Those with Serious Health Conditions

Published: November 6, 2018

When the Federal Employees Retirement System was created, it included a provision that allowed all retiring employees – both CSRS …More

The Misunderstood CSRS Offset Annuity

Published: October 3, 2018

CSRS Offset is a hybrid system that is perhaps the most misunderstood of federal retirement programs. CSRS Offset mainly applies …More

Don’t Confuse Raises and COLAs (Published: September 6, 2018)

Understanding COLA Payouts (Published: August 15, 2018)

Running the Math on Social Security Benefits (Published: July 26, 2018)

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)