Retirement success involves more than money. Here are expert tips
Millions of Americans spend decades preparing for retirement by working hard and saving money. But other issues also count, ...
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DOD reopens deferred resignation program, offers early retirements in effort to cut civilian workforce
The Department of Defense is launching a deferred resignation program and early retirement initiative aimed at trimming the ...
Here’s What It’s Like to Retire in America at Age 55 or Younger
Retirees open up about their finances and how they spend their time.
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Hegseth gives Defense leaders less than two weeks to lay out staffing cuts, changes
A Friday memo opens a new phase in the Defense secretary’s hurried effort to shrink the department's workforce.
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SecDef gives DOD leaders less than two weeks to lay out cuts, changes
Senior Defense Department leaders have less than two weeks to submit proposals to shrink and reorganize their commands, ...
Here's Last Year's Average 401(k) Contribution
Most workers are taking full advantage of the workplace-offered savings option, and are well rewarded for doing so.
I was a mailman for 31 years before retiring. I now deliver flowers part-time and have yet to use any retirement savings.
John Moore delivered mail for the post office for 31 years before retiring. He now delivers flowers part-time and has avoided ...
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GERS Investments Up Despite Tariff Blows
The Government Employees’ Retirement System’s investments gained value in February, overcoming slumping U.S. markets reacting to tariffs and talks of trade wars.
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How the Social Security Fairness Act Will Impact Retirees in the U.S.
The Social Security Fairness Act will increase benefits by $360/month for 3.2M retirees, with changes starting in April 2025.
Emotional Education Department 'clap-outs' celebrate departed federal employees
Dozens of emotional Department of Education employees took part in a final "clap-out" in D.C. after losing jobs amid the ...
Inside one overwhelmed Social Security office: 'It feels like we're being set up to fail,' says a veteran staffer
Got a question about Social Security or information about the agency? You can write to me at [email protected]. Please put "Fix My Portfolio" in the subject line. Social Security offices ...