Archive for April, 2008

FEGLI Life insurance

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

FEGLI, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program, claims to cover over 4 million federal employees. But unless you are seriously ill, it’s not a great use of your money to purchase even the most basic options. Why?

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Welcome!

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

This blog is for those selfless civil servants who make our government work. A chance to serve our county while receiving a modest but steady income takes the type of person who builds the good life through careful thought, moderation, and a long term outlook that avoids the pitfalls of modern finance. I’ll focus on straightforward methods to stretch your dollar and make good use of your benefits to build a solid foundation for your life outside of work. It’s all about the pursuit of happiness.