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Leaving Federal Employment Before You Are Eligible to Retire

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 7, 2020 1:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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What happens to your federal benefits if you leave before you are eligible to retire?

FEGLI and Beyond: Meeting Your Late-Career Life Insurance Needs

By Shelly GiulianoJun 5, 2020 8:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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FEGLI’s coverage reduces as you age, so it’s important to understand the available options as you head into retirement.

FEGLI and Beyond: Keeping Up with Your Mid-Career Life Insurance Needs

By Greg KlinglerMay 1, 2020 9:33 AM | Updated: Jun 30, 2021 4:54 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Does life insurance coverage from FEGLI make sense for federal employees in the middle of their careers?

Retiring This Year? Here is a Preretirement Checklist

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApr 16, 2020 7:56 AM | Updated: Oct 29, 2023 11:58 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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If you are retiring soon, here are some steps to take to create a solid plan.

FEGLI and Beyond: Ensuring Your Early Career Life Insurance Needs Are Covered

By Michele RackeyApr 3, 2020 8:24 AM | Updated: May 28, 2022 3:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Is FEGLI the best option for your life insurance needs when you are starting out your federal career?

Federal Employee Survivor Spousal Checklist

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinJul 9, 2019 5:09 PM | Updated: Jul 28, 2020 5:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What should a federal employee’s surviving spouse do when s/he dies? This is a checklist for handling federal benefits.

A Resolution to Keep: Getting Your Financial House in Order

By Greg KlinglerMar 31, 2019 7:48 AM | Updated: Jun 30, 2021 4:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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It is important to periodically review your financial plans to ensure you remain on track for a solid retirement. These are some areas on which to focus.

How Federal Employees Can Avoid Overpaying for Life Insurance

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonMar 26, 2019 3:17 PM | Updated: Aug 16, 2020 5:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

How can you avoid overpaying for life insurance as a federal employee?

OPM Provides Fact Sheet on Pay and Benefits During the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 11, 2019 4:31 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 9:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OPM has released a fact sheet with information on what happens to your pay and benefits during the ongoing shutdown.

Should Federal Employees Decline FEGLI Option B for Supplemental Coverage?

By James P. TobinMar 2, 2018 10:52 AM | Updated: Mar 6, 2018 5:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Federal employees have options to increase their basic FEGLI coverage. However, cheaper alternatives are available that may provide a better option.

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