The Federal Retirement Show
The Federal Retirement Show
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees --- Part 2: Paying too much for Fegli Option B
In episode 162 of The Federal Retirement Show, we continue our countdown of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on FEGLI Option B. Many federal employees carry Option B coverage for years without realizing how dramatically the cost increases w…
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Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 1: Federal Benefits and Retirement Training
Many federal employees assume they’ll “figure it out later” when it comes to retirement—but later often comes with costly surprises. Val explores a 10-part series of the Top 10 retirement mistakes made by federal employees, and in part one he tackles one of the most common and avoidable errors: not…
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Starting the Year Right - 2026 Retirement Checklist
Planning to retire from federal service in 2026 or soon? Episode 160 breaks down a practical, step-by-step retirement checklist designed specifically for federal employees. Val walks you through walk through the TSP checklist, how to address the current debt you may have, and explains the not-so ea…
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The TSP Journey – Part 3
In episode 159 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val continues with part three of his TSP series, and breaks down the distribution phase in your TSP! Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget …
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The TSP Journey – Part 2
In episode 158 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val continues with part two of his TSP series, and breaks down the preservation phase of TSP! Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leav…
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The TSP Journey – Part 1
In episode 157 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val break down one of the most important—yet often overlooked—stages of your financial journey: the accumulation phase. He dives deep into how your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) can become a powerful engine for long-term growth, exploring smart strategies …
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Federal Employees - Recent Questions Answered!
In episode 156 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val unveils the latest version of recent questions answered – answering common questions he receives from Federal Employees daily! Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in …
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2026 TSP Contribution Limits
In episode 155 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the 2026 TSP Contribution Limits and the intricate details you need to know to get you further prepared for your tax-free retirement. Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could…
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Survivor Benefits & Smart Retirement Planning for Federal Employees
In episode 154 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val takes a deep dive into a recent conversation he had with a federal employee pertaining to Survivor-Benefit options for federal employees, a crucial but often misunderstood part of retirement planning. Join Val as he walks you through the key decisi…
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Part-Time Government Employment
Ever wonder how part-time federal work affects your retirement? In episode 153 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val breaks down some of the most misunderstood aspects of part-time service under FERS — including how the Proration Factor impacts your pension, how your High-3 average salary is calculat…
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