Resources for Federal Employees
WAEPA 2021 Webinars
A 4 – part planning series on federal benefits and financial planning.
No matter where you’re at in your federal career, explore our resources and topics exclusively for Feds so you can feel secure along all the stages of your journey.
52 Pages
2020 Federal Travel Guide
The 2020 Federal Travel Guide gives you all the latest information about traveling on official Government business. It covers temporary duty travel allowances, transportation expenses, airline travel, train travel,...
123 Pages
2020 Federal Retirement Guide
The 2020 Federal Retirement Guide is a highly detailed guide that gives you the ins-and-outs of your federal retirement, including all the latest federal changes, COLAs, Health Insurance, Life...
140 Pages
2020 Federal Benefits Guide
The 2020 Federal Benefits Guide is a comprehensive guide, written for active federal employees. It covers everything you need to know about your federal pay and benefits, including different...
26 Pages
2020 Senior Executive Service Guide
The 2020 Senior Executive Guide covers everything you need to know about the Senior Executive Service (SES). This unique guide covers: pay, annual and sick leave, performance and accountability,...
58 Pages
2020 College Funding Guide
The 2020 College Funding Guide is an essential tool to help unlock doors for future success. This guide contains all the latest information about getting a college degree, including:...
143 Pages
2020 New Federal Employee Guide
The 2020 New Federal Employees Guide helps new federal employees deal with the vast details of joining the federal workforce. This comprehensive guide provides information on pay, leave, alternate...
121 Pages
2020 Health Insurance Guide
The 2020 Federal Insurance Guide contains all the latest information about the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. It has everything you need to know about eligibility, enrollment, finding a...
70 Pages
2020 Consumer Assistance Guide
The 2020 Consumer Assistance guide is designed to help you, the American consumer, spot scams and better protect yourself against fraud. It also gives you suggestions for resolving consumer...
46 Pages
2020 Federal Telework Guide
Practical information to provide an understanding of the day-to-day aspects of this important flexibility, and assist staff responsible for implementing and managing telework programs....
56 Pages
2020 Veterans' Preference in Hiring
This guide outlines the ways Veterans of the Armed Forces are given preference in appointments to Federal positions, including an overview of Congressional law and information on entitlement to...
Financial Planning & TSP for Mid-Career Employees
Date & Time May 19, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Presented By Kaitlin Yardley, CFP®, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). Since 1984, NITP...
May 19 2021, 2:00PM
Federal Benefits for Mid-Career Employees
Date & Time February 17, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Presented By Maureen Wilkin, Federal Benefits Specialist, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). Since...
February 17 2021, 2:00PM
Credit Reports, Credit Scores – What Does It All Mean?
Date & Time December 16, 2020, 2:00 – 2:45 PM ET Presented By Karen Schaeffer, CFP®, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). Since 1984, NITP...
December 16 2020, 2:00PM
Open Season Resources for Federal Employees
Date & Time November 18, 2020, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET Presented By Michele Bollier, Federal Benefits Specialist, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). About...
November 18 2020, 2:00PM
Preparing for Federal Open Season
Date & Time October 21 2020, 2:00-2:45 PM ET Presented By Ray Kirk, Ph.D., Federal Benefits Specialist, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). Since 1984,...
October 21 2020, 2:00PM
Life Insurance 101
Presented By: Brian Kurrus, Certified Financial Planner®, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). Since 1984, NITP has provided high-quality benefits, financial planning and pre-retirement training...
September 16 2020, 2:00PM
How Much Do You Know About Short-Term or Long-Term Disability?
Most employees have little or no knowledge of what would happen if they became seriously ill and could not work. In this webinar, Maureen Wilkin, Federal Benefits Specialist, will...
August 21 2020, 2:00PM
The CARES Act – What It Means to You
The recent CARES Act not only gave money to many Americans, it offered penalty free withdrawals and increased loan amounts from retirement accounts. Join Karen Schaeffer, CFP®, on behalf...
August 19 2020, 3:00PM
Preparing for Financial Emergencies
Presented By: Karen Schaeffer, Certified Financial Planner®, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). Since 1984, NITP has provided high-quality benefits, financial planning and pre-retirement training...
July 15 2020, 2:00PM
Now What? Financial Planning You Can Control and Should Focus On in the Wake of COVID-19
Original Air Date: June 17, 2020 Presented By: Greg Wagner, Certified Financial Planner®, on behalf of National Institute of Transition Planning, Inc. (NITP). Since 1984, NITP has provided high-quality benefits, financial...
June 17 2020, 11:00AM
Tips for Part-Time Federal Employees & Job Sharing
The Federal Government has long recognized the value of part-time employment. In fact, legislation encouraging part-time employment for Federal employees has been in place since 1978. Part-time employees are...
12 Tips to Help Older Adults Survive a Disaster
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, chemical spills, wildfires and other man-made and natural disasters can have long-lasting and sometimes permanent effects on communities and the older adults who live in...
Security at Federal Buildings
A recent survey found that one third of Federal Employees said that they or a colleague had been threatened or harassed while doing their jobs. Employees are increasingly considering...
Federal Jobs By College Major
Working for the Federal Government can be a wonderful career choice. However, finding the right job for you, based on your interest and academic major, can be a little...
10 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Debt
In the United States, federal loans make up the vast majority of loans taken out by students – just over $1.48 trillion worth. Paying off student debt can be...
12 Ways to Cut College Costs
A college education is a big investment of time, money, and effort. The hardest part, however, is figuring out how to pay for it. Whether a student wants to...
10 Tips For Reducing Stress
Stress can cause problems at home and work. To combat this, there are some simple, common sense tips that you can follow that should help you reduce stress in...
10 Quick Consumer Tips
No matter how smart or experienced we are, spotting scams and fraud can be difficult. The key to avoiding consumer problems is to always be alert for shady deals...
10 Financial Goals to Reach By Age 40
In the modern world, there are so many different distractions in our lives that we can quickly, and easily, lose focus of our future financial wellness. Once we hit...
9 Financial Goals to Reach By Age 30
You’re starting to lay the foundation for your financial future and success. Here are some simple goals that you should aim to reach by the time you are thirty....
Financial Wellness
Take a Closer Look at Your Relationship with Money
“92% of Americans say nothing makes them happier or more confident than feeling like their finances are in order. *” Spring is a season of renewal and a great...
April 12, 2021
1 Min
Financial Wellness
WAEPA Launches Group Short-Term Disability Insurance
WAEPA has been serving Civilian Federal Employees and their families with affordable group term life insurance for over 75 years. To continue making your needs our mission, we are...
April 1, 2021
2 Min
Life Insurance
The Coverage Gap: Women are Carrying Less Life Insurance Than Their Male Counterparts
According to 2019 consumer study conducted by LIMRA, only 56% of women have life insurance, compared to 62% of men. Moreover, women are likely to carry less coverage than...
March 16, 2021
3 Min
Life Insurance
Are Female Federal Employees Under-Insured?
Studies show that despite advancements in closing insurance and pay gaps, women are still less likely to own life insurance policies, and more likely to own lower coverage amounts...
March 16, 2021
3 Min
Education/Student Loans
What Does College Debt Have to Do With Life Insurance?
Planning for the unexpected may help ease the financial stress of college tuition. One in four Americans have student loan debt. Student loan debt is one of the biggest...
January 29, 2021
3 Min
Education/Student Loans
FEEA Offers Free Online Tutoring Program for Kids of Eligible Federal Employees
Apply today and access academic tutoring for most K-12 subjects. Students across the country are experiencing educational loss and disruption due to the pandemic. Creating stressful environments for parents...
January 13, 2021
3 Min
Financial Wellness
Five Reasons to Talk with a Financial Planner
Are You Ready for a Financial Planning Conversation? Financial planning isn’t just for the super wealthy. Anyone can benefit from the guidance of a credentialed, experienced, and objective planner....
January 8, 2021
2 Min
Federal Civilian Life
WAEPA Sponsors Consumers’ Checkbook Tool to Help Civilian Feds Navigate Benefits
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season is the time for federal employees to review and update their benefits. The process of reviewing benefits can be overwhelming – likely...
November 30, 2020
2 Min
Federal Civilian Life
2020 WAEPA Federal Summit and Annual Member Meeting: Key Takeaways
Like many events, WAEPA’s annual conference moved to a fully virtual format in 2020. Hosted by our CEO Shane M. Canfield, the 2020 WAEPA Federal Summit and Annual Member...
November 16, 2020
3 Min
Retirement Planning
Federal Retirement Planning in a Global Pandemic
As part of our goal to provide Feds and their families with access to products and services that promote their health, welfare, and financial wellbeing, WAEPA is interviewing one...
October 13, 2020
4 Min