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Five Areas of Insurance Calling for a COVID-19 Gut-Check

By Shelly GiulianoAugust 7, 2020 9:42 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The coronavirus pandemic is a reminder to evaluate your current insurance needs. These are some insurance types to consider.

3 Hidden Expenses in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzJuly 21, 2020 9:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are three hidden expenses you may not anticipate that can impact your retirement budget.

Top Financial Mistakes That Do-It-Yourselfers Make

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbMay 18, 2020 5:22 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author outlines some common mistakes he has personally seen individuals make when doing their own financial planning.

How to Make Lemonade from Lemons

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonMay 6, 2020 3:14 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

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.

Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?

FedSmith.com author Brandon ChristyBy Brandon ChristyApril 4, 2020 10:07 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Greg KlinglerBy Greg KlinglerDecember 19, 2019 8:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 26, 2019 11:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Another effort is being made in Congress to provide a short-term disability insurance option to federal employees.

Unbiased Survivor Annuity vs. Life Insurance

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbJune 18, 2019 2:14 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What are the key differences between survivor annuities and life insurance? The author provides an explanation.

Three Financial Benefits Available to Federal Employees

By Alexis HongamenNovember 29, 2018 3:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

By Melissa BarnickelNovember 13, 2018 11:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are several common myths that keep people from considering long term care insurance in their retirement planning.

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