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Buying an annuity from the Social Security Administration is one way for federal employees to bolster their retirement income. And yes, you heard that right, y...

Federal News Network Staff

July 25, 2014 4:36 pm

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Buying an annuity from the Social Security Administration is one way for federal employees to bolster their retirement income. And yes, you heard that right, you can buy a Social Security annuity. Tammy Flanagan is Senior Benefits Director for the National Institute of Transition Planning. She says on In Depth with Francis Rose the cost of the annuity depends on how patient you are.