Tax season means taking a closer look at your finances — and that should include your life insurance coverage. Many Federal employees find themselves wondering how life insurance fits into their overall tax picture.

Managing your finances can be challenging, and even the most financially savvy individuals can fall into common traps. Here are six of the most prevalent money mistakes and ways to fix them to help ensure a healthier financial future. 

Making a big purchase, like a new car, a home, a wedding or a fabulous vacation, requires careful planning and financial discipline. Here are some essential steps to help you navigate this process effectively. 

End-of-life planning can be difficult to talk about. It’s uncomfortable and emotional to imagine the death of ourselves or those we love. 

Financial planning isn’t just for the super wealthy. Anyone can benefit from the guidance of a credentialed, experienced, and objective planner. Here are five situations that make you a good candidate for a conversation.

When your children are ready to earn a college education, the subject of college funds will inevitably arise. During that discussion, it’s important that you are able to empower your children to get a good education without going into debt. A college education is expensive, and if inflation keeps up, the price of tuition is going to increase massively. For these reasons alone, saving up for your children’s education is essential to set them up for success. If you’re not certain of where to start, here’s how you can plan for your child’s college education as a federal employee.

An overview of Federal retirement planning for Civilian Federal Employees, including benefits, eligibility, timing, and what to consider at each stage of retirement.