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No Delayed Withdrawals in VC Program

Published: June 4, 2015

Unlike in the Thrift Savings Plan, those who retire with voluntary contributions accounts have to make a decision at retirement …More

More than Math in Survivor Benefit Choice

Published: March 5, 2015

One of the more difficult choices that federal employees face as they move into retirement is whether to provide for …More

Social Security’s Tight Definition of Disability

Published: February 12, 2015

To qualify for disability benefits from Social Security, you must have either a physical or mental impairment that is expected …More

Changing Your Mind on FLTCIP Coverage (Published: January 1, 2015)

FEHB Has Basic Coverage Requirements (Published: December 18, 2014)

Workers’ Comp and Disability Annuity Differ (Published: November 13, 2014)

The Misunderstood Lump-Sum Option (Published: June 19, 2014)

Changes Planned in FEGLI Elections (Published: March 6, 2014)

Proposal Would Restrict Annuity ‘Advances’ (Published: January 30, 2014)

TSP Changing Spousal, Beneficiary Policies (Published: December 19, 2013)

Some Retirees Must Replace ID Cards (Published: November 21, 2013)

Waivers of the Five-Year Rule: Possible but Rare (Published: October 21, 2013)

Military Deposit Policy Clarified (Published: September 12, 2013)

Pay Attention to Beneficiary Designation (Published: August 15, 2013)

How Furloughs (Mainly Don’t) Affect Retirement Calculation (Published: June 20, 2013)

The Lesser-Used Types of Retirement (Published: April 25, 2013)

‘Retirement Systems Modernization’ Retired (Published: April 11, 2013)

Looking ahead to Phased Retirement (Published: March 14, 2013)

CSRS-Offset’s Social Security Rules (Published: February 20, 2013)

Spousal Rights in TSP Withdrawals (Published: December 27, 2012)

FEHB Changes Allowed at Life Changes (Published: November 8, 2012)

Processing Problems Draw Hill Attention (Published: October 15, 2012)

Keep in Mind COLA Prorating (Published: September 13, 2012)

Phased Retirement Would Come with Strings (Published: May 31, 2012)

Investment of Unused Annual Leave Considered (Published: May 10, 2012)

Phased Retirement Wouldn’t Change Eligibility (Published: April 3, 2012)

Social Security Benefit Policies Have Effect (Published: March 7, 2012)

Buyouts, Early Outs Become More Expensive (Published: February 7, 2012)

TSP Withdrawal Options (Published: January 9, 2012)

Retirement Statement Contains Key Information (Published: December 5, 2011)