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We match you with a specialist from our network who will deliver one-on-one assistance for the type of retirement topics you’re interested in.

Our network of specialists consists of licensed, certified, and vetted professionals. When you submit a request, we hand-pick your specialist based on the information you provide to ensure you receive the guidance you require.

Step One

Tell us about yourself and what you need.

Step TWO

We search through our network of licensed specialists and hand-pick your match.

Step three

Your specialist will reach out to you at the information you provided.

Helpful Retirement Guides and Tools

Explore the Road to Retirement Guide

The Road to Retirement Guide offers clear, easy-to-follow explanations of major retirement concepts timelines, benefits, savings rules, and key milestones. It’s designed for general education and can help you understand how different pieces of retirement planning fit together. You can review it at your own pace and explore the topics that matter most to you.

Estimate Your Retirement timeline

Our retirement calculator offers a general overview of how common retirement rules work and how factors like age, service time, and savings choices may influence eligibility or timing. Our calculator provides a simple way to explore how different elements could shape your projected retirement timeline.

Learn About Military Buy-Back

This calculator provides a general overview of how military service credit may be applied toward federal retirement through the Military Buyback program. Our service credit calculator helps you explore how factors such as service dates, pay records, and interest may influence your potential deposit amount. For complete and official guidance, review the detailed rules and instructions provided by OPM, DFAS, and your agency’s human resources office.

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Retirement Resources

If you’d like additional information, you may choose to speak with an independent, licensed insurance professional who can explain available options. These professionals are not employed by our organization, and any guidance they provide is separate from our educational role.

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Income & Benefits Education

You’ll learn about the general concepts and retirement rules that will help you understand how different retirement programs and saving options may affect your long term financial stability. If you want additional information, we can refer you to our network of independent experts.

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Discover Retirement Basics

Retirement benefits can feel overwhelming. Our articles and guides break it down for you so you can thoroughly understand the factors that are important to your situation. Use our resources at your own pace. Explore our materials and build your knowledge about how all these retirement elements fit together.