How to Make Lemonade from Lemons
The situation with the coronavirus is scary and unprecedented, but these are some planning strategies within your control to help you create a better future.
Insurance
Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?
These are some important things to keep in mind about your federal benefits if you think your spouse will need your health insurance if you predecease him or her.
Long-Term Care: Having “The Talk” Over the Holidays
Although it can be a difficult subject for families, the author says the holidays provide a good opportunity to discuss long-term care plans.
Another Attempt to Provide Short-Term Disability Insurance to Federal Employees
Another effort is being made in Congress to provide a short-term disability insurance option to federal employees.
Unbiased Survivor Annuity vs. Life Insurance
What are the key differences between survivor annuities and life insurance? The author provides an explanation.
Three Financial Benefits Available to Federal Employees
Federal employees have unique benefits to help them save for retirement. The author discusses these as well as some other long-term wealth building advice.
Don’t Fall for These 10 Long Term Care Insurance Myths
These are several common myths that keep people from considering long term care insurance in their retirement planning.
Choosing the Correct Survivor Annuity Option
There are three survivor annuity options for FERS employees. The author explains the differences and whether life insurance can serve as a replacement.
Legislation Would Provide Disability Insurance Benefit to Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced that would give federal employees the option of buying short-term disability insurance.
Senator Subpoenas OPM Over Providing Insurance Benefits to Lawmakers
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has subpoenaed OPM over the agency’s failure to explain why it is subsidizing health insurance for lawmakers.
