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Assets You Should Never Put in Trust

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerAug 16, 2024 9:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are scenarios when you should not put your assets into a trust.

Is Life Insurance Better Than the FERS Survivor Benefit?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 2, 2024 1:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

FERS survivor benefits options are expensive. Can federal employees ave money by using life insurance instead?

2 Under the Radar Tips You Are Probably Missing in your Federal Financial Planning

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerJun 17, 2024 7:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement
An umbrella is pictured over small stacks of coins protecting them

These are two often underutilized but important elements of a successful financial plan.

Comparing FEGLI Option B with Term Life Insurance: Which is Right for You?

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiFeb 29, 2024 8:27 AM | Updated: Apr 21, 2024 4:20 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Close up of a businessman's hand holding a clipboard that reads 'FEGLI - Federal Employees Group Life Insurance'

Which is better for federal employees: FEGLI or term life insurance? These are some important considerations.

Try, Try Again: One Lawmaker’s Quest to Offer Federal Employees Short-Term Disability Insurance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 26, 2024 1:55 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to give federal employees an option to purchase short-term disability insurance.

4 Ways to Optimize Your Savings and Investments in 2024

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerFeb 9, 2024 8:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These are some ways federal employees can plan for financial success for the coming year.

Can You Use Your Life Insurance While You Are Alive?

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsAug 30, 2023 3:29 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Life insurance policies sometimes have benefits that can be used when you are still alive.

Understanding Long-Term Care and Insurance: What You Need to Know

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJun 16, 2023 9:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Is long-term care insurance right for you? These are some important considerations.

What Federal Employees Must Do Right Now If Retiring Within 5 Years

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsMay 2, 2023 8:05 AM | Updated: May 3, 2023 10:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are five things federal employees should take into consideration if they plan to retire within the next five years.

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 Federal Employee 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.

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May 13, 2025

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