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Is FEGLI Good Insurance?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzJan 3, 2024 8:06 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2024 3:43 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Is FEGLI the best life insurance option for federal employees? These are some considerations.

How to Confirm Your Retirement Take-Home Income

FedSmith.com author Steven PuckettBy Steven PuckettDec 8, 2023 9:55 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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It is important for federal employees to know how to calculate their take home income in retirement.

Guide to 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerOct 17, 2023 1:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal employees choose their 2024 benefits options during the upcoming 2023 federal benefits open season. These are some important considerations.

Good FEGLI Alternatives for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOct 12, 2023 2:45 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What are some of the alternatives to FEGLI for federal employees?

What is a Total Compensation Statement?

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzSep 7, 2023 9:15 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2024 3:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Total Compensation Statement can help federal employees better understand their benefits.

Survivor and Death Benefits for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerJul 24, 2023 7:17 AM Categories Pay & Benefits
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What happens when a federal employee passes away while still working? This is a guide for survivor benefits to claim.

How to Keep FEGLI Into Retirement for FREE

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 11, 2023 8:35 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who carry FEGLI into retirement can wind up getting coverage for free in some cases.

What Federal Employees Should Know About Assignment of FEGLI Coverage

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeJan 25, 2023 2:29 PM | Updated: Jan 15, 2024 1:29 PM Categories Pay & Benefits

Assigning your FEGLI coverage to another party? This is when you might want to consider it and what you should know before committing.

3 More Mistakes That Can Ruin a Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerJan 18, 2023 2:41 PM | Updated: May 30, 2024 8:48 AM Categories Retirement

The author explains the final three ways federal employees can ruin their retirements from her series 10 Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement.

When Should You Get Rid of FEGLI?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsNov 30, 2022 9:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

When does it make sense for federal employees to drop FEGLI coverage?

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