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I am retired military - should I make a deposit for my military service?
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Don’t confuse your “Retirement Date” with your “Date of Final Separation”
The Best Day to Retire
- Excellent article by Linda Duncan
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I am a retired CSRS and am forced to make Medicare payments quarterly. Is there any way that I can have my Medicare payments taken out of my monthly pay?
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What happens when survivor predeceases retiree?
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What States don't tax Federal annuity?
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The TSP Advantage - Should I Stay or Should I Go
by Dennis Damp
TSP Taxes & the 10% Penalty
If you retire at age 55 or later there is not an early withdrawal 10% penalty
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TSP to Roth Conversion: Is a Roth in Your Future?
by Linda Duncan
Use Your TSP to Retire Mortgage FREE
Ways to Save and Economize in Retirement
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