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

By Michele RackeyApr 3, 2020 8:24 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 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 Categories 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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.

Spend Less, Save More: Keep (at least) ONE of your 2018 New Year’s Resolutions

By Kristopher T. SmithDec 20, 2017 3:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Finding ways to save money is often among our New Year’s resolutions. Evaluating your FEGLI insurance premiums can be a way to significantly cut costs.

Give Yourself a Raise with a FEGLI Option B Alternative

By Kristopher T. SmithNov 13, 2017 12:11 PM | Updated: Nov 20, 2017 8:52 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Is FEGLI Option B always the best deal? The author says that unannounced rate increases can mean it may not be the most affordable option over time.

Quick Guide: FERS Retirement for Busy Employees

By Kelly MonroeOct 5, 2017 2:51 PM | Updated: Mar 19, 2018 11:36 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Do you know the basic benefits included under FERS? This is a quick overview of them and what each provides.

Now is a Good Time to Verify Your FEGLI Coverage

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 2, 2017 10:23 AM | Updated: Oct 10, 2017 11:11 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Did you make changes to your FEGLI elections during last year’s open season? OPM wants you to ensure they are correct.

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