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Pay raise now, bigger annuity later

While any pay raise is obviously better than nothing, bigger is better when it comes to the retirement part of life.

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Members of Congress want to help federal law enforcement officers retire if they’re hurt on the job

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Would you take less pay, smaller pension for better lifestyle?

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For many federal employees, health and retirement benefits are what’s keeping them on the job

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Is turning 62 the magic moment for feds?

Most people stop looking forward to birthdays after they first become eligible to drive, or vote.

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Pension or annuity: Fighting words

But the one way to anger many feds is to tell them or remark that they are lucky to have such a good pension — then stand back.

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Thinking retirement: When, where and why?

While your income will likely go down in retirement, moving to a more tax-friendly state could increase the cash value of your annuity.

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