The Federal Retirement Show
The Federal Retirement Show
The Federal Retirement Show is a podcast and web series dedicated to helping federal employees and their families plan for retirement and reach financial freedom. American Benefits Exchange specializes in providing solid financial solutions to federal, postal and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of e…Follow the podcast:
Real-Life Scenario: Debt Elimination
In episode 172 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val documents a scenario with a recent client – a retired federal employee – and trying to eliminate their debt to ensure a smoother retirement portfolio. Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the top…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Expanded
In episode 171 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val dives into critical yet often-overlooked aspects of planning a secure retirement for federal employees and their families by examining a common pitfalls: the failure to have a proper and up-to-date estate plan, explore how implementing the right es…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 10: Failure to Receive a Personalized Benefits and Review
In episode 170 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val closes out his series of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on another common mistake federal employees make when nearing retirement – failure to receive a personalized benefits and review to …
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 9: Neglecting to Properly Insure Your Spouse and Children
In episode 169 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val continues the countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on another common mistake federal employees make when nearing retirement – neglecting to properly insure your spouse and children.…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 8: Unprepared to Pay off Debt
In episode 168 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val continues the countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on another common mistake federal employees make when nearing retirement – unprepared to pay off debt and how this affects your re…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 7: Making the Wrong Survivor Benefits Selection
In episode 167 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val continues the countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on a common mistake federal employees make when nearing retirement – making the wrong survivor benefits selection in retirement. …
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees --- Part 6: Skipping the Military Buyback - The Retirement Mistake You're Making Right Now
In episode 166 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val continues the countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on a common mistake federal employees make when nearing retirement – skipping military buyback and how you could be costing yourse…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 5: Save and Plan for a Successful Retirement
In episode 165 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val continues the countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on a common mistake federal employees make when nearing retirement – failing to save and plan for a successful retirement. Have q…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 4: Not Understanding all Your TSP Options
In episode 164 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val continues the countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on neglecting to understand of your TSP options available to you in retirement. Have questions about retirement planning or other…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 3: Not Properly Maximizing TSP Matching
In episode 163 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val continues the countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on mishandling and not properly maximizing TSP matching. Many federal employees carry Option B coverage for years without realizi…
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