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Two Special Types of Retirement

Published: February 21, 2019

While the majority of those who retire from the government do so voluntarily and with eligibility for an immediate annuity …More

How FEHB, Other Health Insurance Coordinate Benefits

Published: January 17, 2019

Federal Employees Health Benefits program carriers are obligated to follow standard coordination of benefit rules established by the National Association …More

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)

The Misunderstood CSRS Offset Annuity (Published: October 3, 2018)

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)