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Annuity Fees: What’s Legit and What’s Just Cutting Into Your Investment?

Learn which annuity fees are fair and which drain your nest egg. Financial planner Roland Chow explains how to spot ...

Social Security: Why Claiming Benefits at 62 Isn't a Stupid Idea

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

Only 21% of Americans know their ‘full retirement benefits’ age — but a new bill in Congress could finally clear up the confusion. Do you know yours?

That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, most people don’t.
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Think you're ready to tap your TSP? Here's what you might be missing

When you retire under the Federal Employee’s Retirement System (FERS), you may need all three parts of FERS to fully retire. FERS was designed as a three-part retirement system which includes the FERS ...
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Should you stay or should you go? 10 tips for navigating your federal retirement decision

I think we can all agree with the following statement: “Career decisions are some of the most significant and challenging choices we make in our lives. When faced with a career conundrum, it can be ...

Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2026 for Ages 62, 67, and 70

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.