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

By Greg KlinglerOct 29, 2020 2:45 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2021 4:55 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Having a legacy plan is important in caring for your loved ones. These are some considerations for federal employees.

Your 6 Most Important FERS Benefits Explained

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsOct 19, 2020 2:47 PM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 4:35 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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What are the key benefits for federal employees under FERS? Here is a summary.

5 Big Life Events That Should Trigger a Life Insurance Review

By Shelly GiulianoSep 3, 2020 8:07 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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If you experience any of these big life events, you should be sure to reexamine your life insurance needs to ensure you have proper coverage.

Five Areas of Insurance Calling for a COVID-19 Gut-Check

By Shelly GiulianoAug 7, 2020 9:42 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The coronavirus pandemic is a reminder to evaluate your current insurance needs. These are some insurance types to consider.

What Benefits Will Your Family Have When You Pass Away?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 24, 2020 10:17 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2020 5:46 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

These are some benefits available to federal employees the can be transferred to their survivors.

OPM Proposes New Protections for Federal Employees’ Health Benefits During Future Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 18, 2020 10:24 AM | Updated: Jul 20, 2020 7:56 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM is issuing a proposed rule which would ensure federal employees will not have interruptions in some of their health benefits in the event of a shutdown.

Leaving Federal Employment Before You Are Eligible to Retire

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 7, 2020 1:42 PM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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If you are retiring soon, here are some steps to take to create a solid plan.

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