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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft is a crime that impacts over 10 million adults in the U.S. every year. To help you lower your risks and protect your financial security, we’ve put together this checklist.
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6 Tips For Planning Your Retirement
The earlier you start making plans, the more likely it is that you will be well-prepared for these years of your life. To have a successful retirement, keep these 6 things in mind.
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10 Steps for Planning a Funeral
See our tips for comparing prices and services so that ultimately, the service you’re planning reflects a wise and well-informed purchasing decision, as well as a meaningful one.
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5 Tips for Financial Wellness in Volatile Markets
Current global fears about the coronavirus COVID-19 in recent weeks have been brutal to the market sending stocks plunging. We understand that seeing your retirement investments being taken on a rollercoaster ride can be an unnerving and scary experience. But here’s the thing: Big swings in market returns have been happening since the dawn of investing. We don’t know how long the current downturn will last, however, over long periods historically, returns on equities (stocks and stock funds) have been positive overall.
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Putting an Estate Plan in Place in Just One Week
If you have ever lost a loved one, you know just how difficult it can be to function after such a terrible loss. The reality is that when one of your loved ones passes, someone in your family is going to have to move quickly to make decisions, divvy up responsibilities, and plan for the days that follow. Very few individuals have the time or forethought to plan all these things before they pass, which will leave you with quite a to-do list while you are in this compromised state.
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Federal Life Insurance in 280 Characters or Less
Life Insurance can be confusing. Especially in the Federal space, where benefits packages can be overwhelming packets of paperwork, filled with unfamiliar acronyms and pricing tiers. To help you make sense of your options for life insurance as a Fed, we’ve compiled a helpful Twitter thread of frequently asked questions Feds have about FEGLI and WAEPA.
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Don’t Roll the Dice on Your Policies: 4 Reasons to Update Your Beneficiaries TODAY
Estate planning and financial wellness can feel like a never-ending board game, and for good reason: as your life changes, so should your plans, policies, and designations. Large life events, like marriage, the birth of a child, and purchasing a home can all impact your financial planning. Unexpected life events should also serve as a signal for you to evaluate your plans, such as divorce, death, job changes, and more.
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Life Insurance: Term versus Whole
Life insurance exists to help protect your loved ones in case you pass. These policies are usually created as part of an overall estate plan. Two of the most common types of life insurance available are Term and Whole. Each has its own benefits. Regardless of what time of program you choose, life insurance is a vital tool in helping to protect your family in case you pass. Review how the two compare:
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How I Save Over $427 a Year with WAEPA
During my tenure as a Civilian Federal Employee, I was tuned into various Federal programs, like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), health options during Open Season, and other auxiliary benefits. I was not aware, however, that Feds have options beyond FEGLI for life insurance coverage. It was only until I joined the private sector that I heard about WAEPA, a nonprofit that’s been exclusively serving Civilian Federal Employees with Group Term Life Insurance* for more than 80 years.
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5 Skills That Make You A Good Federal Employee
Federal service has its own thrills, challenges, and culture. Civilian Federal Employees are impacted by political decisions and evolving agency landscapes, all while working to create tangible, long-lasting impacts on the country. If you’re a Federal employee, you likely take pride in your dedication to public service. No matter where you are in your career, our list of 5 Underrated Skills That Make You Invaluable in Federal Service can help you add polish to your professional reputation.