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Author: Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA

Jose Armenta is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional who specializes in helping federal employees get the most out of their federal benefits. Jose's experience serving federal employees provides him with valuable insight into the unique financial planning needs of federal employees.
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How Much Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Do You Need?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on October 5, 2020July 16, 2021

For many of us, life insurance is an essential part of our risk management plan;…

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Which Thrift Savings Plan Is Right For You? Roth Vs. Traditional

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on September 28, 2020August 12, 2021

Having the choice of contributing to a Traditional TSP or a Roth TSP provides you…

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Your Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance at a Glance

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on September 21, 2020July 16, 2021

The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program provides group term life insurance to eligible…

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Quickstart Guide to Your Federal Employee Health Benefits

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on September 14, 2020July 16, 2021

The Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) Program provides comprehensive health care coverage for you, your…

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Quickstart Guide to Your Federal Employee Disability Benefits

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on August 31, 2020July 16, 2021

What is Disability Insurance? Disability insurance is a type of insurance that pays you a…

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How to Choose a Healthcare Plan

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on August 17, 2020July 16, 2021

With today’s healthcare options resembling an alphabet soup, choosing a healthcare plan can seem like…

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COBRA Health Insurance at a Glance

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on August 3, 2020July 16, 2021

What is COBRA Insurance? The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires most private sector…

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What is a Health Savings Account?

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 19, 2020July 16, 2021

As healthcare costs continue to rise, employer-provided healthcare benefits are becoming a critical part of…

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Snapshot of the FERS Pension

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 7, 2020July 16, 2021

The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) became effective January 1, 1987, replacing the Civil Service…

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Three Advantages of the TSP

  • by Jose Armenta, MsBA, CFP®, ChFC®, EA
  • Posted on June 5, 2020August 29, 2021

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is designed to closely resemble the private sector’s 401(k). Although…

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