Education & Resources
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Pension
Understand your FERS or CSRS annuity calculation and the FERS supplement.
How Your FERS Annuity Is Calculated
8 min read
The FERS Social Security Supplement Explained
7 min read
CSRS vs. FERS: What's the Difference?
45 min
Postponed vs. Deferred Retirement
6 min read
TSP
Grow, protect, and draw down your Thrift Savings Plan with a clear strategy.
TSP Fund Allocation: A Beginner's Guide
9 min read
Understanding the TSP Modernization Act
40 min
Roth TSP vs. Traditional TSP
7 min read
TSP Withdrawal Strategies in Retirement
10 min read
Health Insurance & Medicare
Coordinate FEHB or PSHB with Medicare so you don't overpay or overlap.
FEHB and Medicare: Should You Suspend?
8 min read
The PSHB Transition for Postal Employees
35 min
Understanding Medicare Part B and IRMAA
7 min read
Avoiding Late-Enrollment Penalties
6 min read
Life Insurance
Review FEGLI and decide what coverage still fits your family.
FEGLI: What You Need to Know
7 min read
FEGLI vs. Private Life Insurance
8 min read
Reviewing Your Coverage Near Retirement
30 min
Social Security
Decide when to claim and how WEP and GPO may affect you.
When Should You Claim Social Security?
9 min read
WEP and GPO for Federal Employees
8 min read
Spousal and Survivor Benefits
38 min
Survivor Benefits
Protect your family's income with the right survivor election.
The FERS Survivor Benefit Election
8 min read
Survivor Annuity vs. Life Insurance
9 min read
Protecting Your Spouse's FEHB/PSHB
6 min read
Retirement Timing
Plan VERA/VSIP offers, early retirement, and your separation date.
Evaluating a VERA or VSIP Offer
8 min read
Early Retirement: The Bridge Strategy
42 min
Choosing Your Retirement Date
7 min read
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