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Do Your Parents Have a Medical Emergency Grab and Go Checklist?

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterFebruary 8, 2023 10:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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It is important to have a checklist of medical related items for use during an emergency. These are some items to include.

2023 Personal Tax Planning Guide

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerDecember 21, 2022 8:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
2023 tax planning checklist

This guide will help you as you put together your 2023 tax plan.

2022 Year End Financial Checklist

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerDecember 6, 2022 12:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Examples of tax diversification from lowest (Roth TSP) to highest (traditional TSP)

As 2022 draws to a close, this is a good time of the year to review your financial plan.

Joint Wills May Not Be the Best Estate Planning Tool For Couples and Others

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOctober 14, 2022 9:22 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Two for the price of one in estate planning today may not save you money tomorrow.


Life Planning Resources About You That Your Family Will Need

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterAugust 9, 2022 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are important federal agency resources to share with your loved ones in the event of a federal employee’s decline or death.

Adjusting Federal Benefits Elections To Meet Your Needs

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyJuly 23, 2021 12:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

If you do not specify beneficiaries for your federal benefits, you may find they do not get paid as you would have liked upon your death.

Do You Really Need an Estate Plan?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerApril 7, 2021 2:31 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Rolled up scroll of last will and testament fastened with natural brown jute twine hemp rope, sealed with sealing wax and stamped with alphabet letter B

The author lists reasons why you would need an estate plan as well as how to go about creating one.

Leaving Your Legacy: How to Help Your Loved Ones Maximize Your Federal Benefits

FedSmith.com author Greg KlinglerBy Greg KlinglerOctober 29, 2020 2:45 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Estate planning sign on a wooden pier

Having a legacy plan is important in caring for your loved ones. These are some considerations for federal employees.

Tax Loss Harvesting: A Lesson to be Learned from Trump’s Taxes

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerOctober 14, 2020 9:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Two blue binders sitting on a desk, one of which is labeled 'taxes' pictured next to a pen, notepad and jar of pencils

Tax loss harvesting is an important technique that should not be overlooked in your financial plan to maximize your long-term retirement savings.

Your Complete Financial Checklist for When a Parent Passes Away

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonJune 22, 2020 8:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
'checklist' written at the top of a sheet of paper with a red pen on top and two boxes on the list marked with red checkmarks

Losing a parent is difficult, but knowing how to deal with the paperwork process can help ease the burden.

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