Insurance and Estate

Learn about your FEGLI, FLTCIP, and more

In this section, we’ll be discussing everything related to insurance and estate planning, or as we like to call them: your safety nets. We’ll talk about life insurance (FEGLI), Long Term Care (FLTCIP), estate planning and legal documents, and how to best approach each of these topics.

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Home renovations that are worth the money

June 23, 2025 | General Financial PlanningInsurance and EstateThrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Home Upgrades That ARE and AREN’T Worth The Money

As retirement approaches, many federal employees begin shifting focus from career demands to home life—and for good reason. You may finally have the time...

January 24, 2024 | FEGLIGeneral Financial PlanningInsurance and EstateThrift Savings Plan (TSP)

4 Ways to Optimize Your Savings and Investments in 2024

If you’re serious about retiring within the next couple years, or about being better with your saving and investing, in this column is a...

May 10, 2023 | Health Benefits (FEHB)Insurance and Estate

Retiring Early? Postponed Versus Deferred Federal Retirement

Postponing or deferring your FERS retirement sounds like it accomplishes the same thing. The truth is, they are very different from one another. The circumstances...

October 6, 2022 | General Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Insurance and Estate

Guide to 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season

It’s that time of year again. Every year, during the benefits “Open Season”, federal employees must make decisions about which their various healthcare benefits coverage....

April 21, 2022 | General Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Insurance and Estate

Top Life & Long-Term Care Insurance Considerations (FEGLI/FLTCIP)

Insurance is a critical part of someone’s financial and retirement plan. Insurance is a safety net in maintaining financial freedom and stability. There are some...