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A Financial Plan or Financial Planning: Which Is More Important?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsDec 19, 2023 8:26 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

There are differences in financial plans and financial planning. What is ultimately best for your retirement?

Three Reasons for Leaders to Celebrate Financial Wellness Throughout the Year

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterSep 8, 2023 11:55 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Performance typically suffers among employees in financial distress. These are some ways supervisors can help.

Invest in a Personal Financial Course For Your Future

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterNov 16, 2022 1:06 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

A college level personal finance course may be one of the best investments you can ever make for your future.

Is “Herd Mentality” Damaging Federal Employees’ Retirement Dreams?

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyOct 4, 2021 8:02 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Taking investment advice from your co-workers can wreak havoc on your retirement savings and your TSP account.

These 3 Things Will Make Retirement Much Easier

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApr 8, 2021 1:54 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are three things that you can do to have a more fulfilling retirement.

Four Foundational Financial Principles

By Brandon ChristyFeb 16, 2021 2:51 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are four principles that will serve federal employees well when planning for retirement.

Why Do We Hate Talking About Money?

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciFeb 10, 2021 10:24 AM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 3:58 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The author looks at reasons why he says people are likely reluctant to talk about money.

Top Financial Mistakes That Do-It-Yourselfers Make

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMay 18, 2020 5:22 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2020 9:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Middle aged woman with her hands on her head as she looks down at a spread of paperwork in frustration/stress/worry over debt/bills

The author outlines some common mistakes he has personally seen individuals make when doing their own financial planning.

The Economy is Tanking, So Why Isn’t the Stock Market?

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerMay 6, 2020 11:50 AM | Updated: May 26, 2023 4:29 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the economy hard, but you wouldn’t know it from the recent stock market performance. Why is there a disconnect?

Study Offers Financial Lessons to be Learned from the Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 25, 2019 1:44 PM | Updated: Mar 6, 2024 10:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A recent survey offers financial lessons that not only federal employees, but all Americans can take away from the recent government shutdown.

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