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3 More Mistakes That Can Ruin a Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerUpdated: January 23, 2023 3:27 PM 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.

It May Be Time to Explore Short-Term Care Insurance

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterDecember 28, 2022 9:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Short-Term Care insurance can be an alternative to Long-Term Care or it can augment it.


2022 Year End Financial Checklist

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerDecember 6, 2022 12:28 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Examples of tax diversification from lowest (Roth TSP) to highest (traditional TSP)

As 2022 draws to a close, this is a good time of the year to review your financial plan.

Top Considerations for Life and Long-Term Care Insurance (FEGLI and FLTCIP)

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJune 30, 2022 8:02 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What are the differences between life insurance and long term care insurance? Federal employees have two benefits available to meet both of these needs.

Life Insurance: Now for the Living! Pt 3 – Cash Value

FedSmith.com author Tom WalkerBy Tom WalkerMay 31, 2022 3:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The author says that cash value life insurance can help make up for coverage gaps that may exist under FEGLI.

Another Attempt to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 16, 2022 2:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

5 Things Life Insurance Should Do For Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyAugust 20, 2021 12:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are five things that federal retirees should consider when looking at life insurance options.

7 Health Milestones That Might Lower Your Life Insurance Premium

By Eric EdwardsApril 2, 2021 9:08 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Words 'life insurance' printed at the top of a sheet of paper on a clipboard with a pen sitting on top of it; clipboard is lying on a desk next to a book and stack of cash

These lifestyle changes can help federal employees reduce their life insurance premiums.

5 Big Life Events That Should Trigger a Life Insurance Review

By Shelly GiulianoSeptember 3, 2020 8:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Two small strips of paper on a desk that read 'life insurance' surrounded by a paperclip, pen, reading glasses, keyboard and old style alarm clock

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.

The Problem With Having No Life Insurance

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbAugust 26, 2020 12:08 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Words 'life insurance' printed at the top of a sheet of paper on a clipboard with a pen sitting on top of it; clipboard is lying on a desk next to a book and stack of cash

Do you need life insurance in retirement? These are some important considerations.

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