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Associate Membership or Dependent Coverage?
Married couples need to evaluate all their options when deciding what life insurance to purchase. WAEPA offers two different options for spousal coverage: Associate Membership and Dependent Coverage. Here are a few details to keep in mind when deciding which of these options will best protect your family’s financial future.
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Building Financial Wellness in the Year Ahead
Being “good with money” is about more than making sure your bills are paid. It’s about understanding your relationship with money and being curious about how to better manage your finances now and in the future. If having a better relationship with your money is on your “to-do” list for 2022, read on for a few tips that will help you get there.
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Do I Need Life Insurance if I Have a 401(k)?
There are multiple ways to plan for your family’s financial future. Two of the most popular ways are through a 401(k) or life insurance. In 2021, roughly half of all Americans had life insurance, and roughly one-third of Americans invested in a 401k. But how do you know which one is right for you? If you have one, do you need the other? While everyone’s situation is different, here is some helpful information to help you determine the best way to secure your family’s financial future.
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Handling Traumatic Events Guide
WAEPA’s Handling Traumatic Events Guide serves as a resource to help Civilian Feds navigate natural disasters, suicide, assault, threats, and long-term stress that may occur during their career.
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What is Financial Minimalism?
Embracing the principles of financial minimalism is about bringing clarity to your financial matters, making intentional money decisions and aligning your values with your spending. In a culture that values spending and material possessions, trying to adopt a mindset of “less is more” may not be popular, but it can be a critical step toward greater joy and clarity and better finances.
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Prevent Bullying Guide
WAEPA’s Prevent Bullying Guide helps you and your family with a serious problem: Bullying. According to recent surveys, almost half of school-aged children say that they have been bullied.
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Action Plan: Life Insurance Awareness Month
WAEPA offers more than just Group Term Life Insurance.1 After more than 75 years serving Civilian Federal Employees, our objective remains the same: providing access to products and services that promote the health, welfare and financial well-being of our members. In honor of September’s Life Insurance Awareness Month (also known as LIAM), we’re giving you the tools to properly review your policy.
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Life Insurance 101 — Back to the Basics
According to a 2020 LIMRA study, 41 million Americans without life insurance admit that they need it. This is largely due to a misconception about costs, as half of the study’s respondents estimated that life insurance was three times more expensive than it is. Educating yourself on life insurance, coverage options, and pricing is necessary to make an informed decision. What are the basic questions about life insurance? What works best for you?
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Talk With Your Kids About Money
“Four in Five parents wish they had learned more about money and personal finances in their childhood.”
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Take a Closer Look at Your Relationship with Money
“92% of Americans say nothing makes them happier or more confident than feeling like their finances are in order. *”