Chris Kowalik outlines five overarching themes that are real eye-openers for federal retirees looking back on what they wish they had understood before making the transition more…
FEGLI (Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance)
3 Crucial Federal Retirement Choices
Your retirement planning is a series of choices. Some are minor, while others can have major consequences on your future and financial security. Chris Kowalik discusses three important decisions that federal employees face in retirement: FEHB & Medicare, long-term care and life insurance
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10 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Life Insurance
Ed Zurndorfer outlines errors individuals often make — and how to correct them — when purchasing and owning a life insurance policy more…
Important Choices and Considerations for Purchasing an Individual Life Insurance Policy
Ed Zurndorfer examines some of the federal employee choices and considerations for purchasing an individual life insurance, including term vs. permanent (cash value) policies, and factors that affect the cost of premiums more…
Choosing the Best Life Insurance Coverage for Federal Employees
By understanding how life insurance works — and how to shop for it — a federal employee can find the best coverage to their needs. In the first column of a 5-part series, Ed Zurndorfer explains life insurance and which individuals should seek this coverage more…
FEGLI Handbook from OPM
The Office of Personnel Management has updated the handbook for the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program more…
FEGLI Calculator: Calculating Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Options and Premiums
The FEGLI calculator will help you determine the face value and premiums of various combinations of FEGLI coverage plus plus view how the life insurance carried into retirement will change over time more…
The 5-Year Rule: Keeping Your Federal Health Benefits and Life Insurance After Retirement
Don’t overlook these important rules when planning for federal retirement more…
Income Tax and Estate Tax Consequences of Owning a Life Insurance Policy
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the income tax and estate tax consequences associated with owning a life insurance policy more…
Federal Employees Should Review Their Life Insurance Needs and Choices
Ed Zurndorfer outlines the types of policies — their advantages and disadvantages — and the ways individuals can buy individual life insurance more…