Explore practical information to help you navigate estate planning at large, as well as the specific ins-and-outs of your Federal benefits and the impact on your estate.

WAEPA’s highly detailed Federal Retirement Guide gives you the ins-and-outs of your Federal retirement.

“There’s a reason they call it work, not play.” There is truth in this often-quoted phrase. Stress is inherent in work, even if it’s a job you love. In one extreme, look at professional athletes or actors – their daily work requires a good deal of stress that actually helps them perform their job. While an accountant may not need the same adrenaline rush as a linebacker to complete an important report on a deadline, they too benefit from stress.  

Finding a suitable work/life balance may be a common goal of today’s workforce but it looks different for everyone. In general, work/life balance means having time for personal priorities, including family and hobbies, while also achieving professional goals.  

It’s important to get coverage while you’re still young. As a young professional, you’ve worked hard by applying yourself to everything you do. You thrive by embracing the changes you know life brings. Yet having a job is only the first step toward achieving stability–because not all of life’s events can be predicted. As you start to build blocks for your future, have you thought about protecting the income you’ve worked so hard for?

The student loan debt crisis has surged over the past decade, forcing 45 million Americans to shoulder $1.7 trillion in loans. Rising tuition costs and unchecked borrowing aren’t helping. While the pursuit of higher education is often hailed as a pathway to success, the truth about student loan debt reveals a complex landscape that demands careful consideration. In this article, we’ll delve into the factors that contribute to the price tag of college, the swift accumulation of debt and alternative avenues to mitigate the financial strain.