The Federal Retirement Show
The Federal Retirement Show is the only podcast and web series exclusively 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 experience and expert knowledge to support these niche markets. Learn more: thinkabx.com/find-an-agent-or-get-a-quote
Episodes
In episode 194 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val covers your questions regarding healthcare, family protection, and financial security as a retired federal employee.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.
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In episode 193 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val covers your questions about certain retirement rules including FERS supplement, and early retirement. Plus, Val covers the importance of estate and legacy planning.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost...
In episode 192 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val covers your questions about Long-Term Care, and Retirement income planning in part five of often asked federal retirement questions.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.
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In episode 191 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val covers survivor benefits, and taxes in retirement.
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In episode 190 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val covers key healthcare and life insurance decisions federal employees face as they approach retirement, including FEHB premiums, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, FEGLI, FEGLI reductions, and private life insurance. Val also breaks down the options and important considerations to help you make informed decisions about protecting your health coverage and your family’s financ...
When should you claim Social Security, and how do pensions, TSP contributions, and Roth versus Traditional savings decisions impact your retirement future? In this episode, Val answer listener questions on maximizing Social Security benefits, understanding pension coordination, evaluating TSP fund performance, creating sustainable retirement withdrawals, protecting your income from inflation, and building a strategy designed to hel...
Whether you're just beginning to think about retirement or you're ready to make your final decision, episode 188 of the Federal Retirement Show is packed with essential guidance for federal employees. Val breaks down federal retirement eligibility rules, discusses the key factors that determine the best time to retire, and explains the pros and cons of retiring before age 60 versus working beyond age 62. You'll also learn how your ...
In episode 187 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val breaks down a recent article warning young federal employees of a possible reduction in Social Security benefits in the future, and what you should be doing now to stay ahead of the curve!
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In episode 186 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the why behind American Benefits Exchange and lays out key points to why you should get a benefits and retirement review done.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.
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In episode 185 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the key points to focus on if you’re nearing or about to enter retirement from government service.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.
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Not all Lifecycle (L) Funds are created equal for every investor. In episode 184 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explains how to properly review your TSP L-Fund, understand what it's invested in, and determine whether it still aligns with your retirement timeline, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.
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The G-Fund is often viewed as the safest option in the TSP, but could that safety be costing you long-term growth? In episode 183 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val first breaks down how the G-Fund works, its role in a retirement portfolio, and the hidden risks of being too conservative. Learn when the G-Fund makes sense—and when it could be holding your retirement goals back.
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Congratulations on your new federal career—but have you started thinking about retirement yet? In episode 182 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val discusses why your first years as a federal employee can have a lasting impact on your financial future. From understanding the importance of retirement planning early to taking advantage of savings opportunities through your federal benefits, Val breaks down the key steps every new...
On episode 181 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the details around three questions that were recently asked to him by federal employees!
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.
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Long-term care is one of the most important—and often overlooked—pieces of a successful retirement plan. In episode 180 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explores why planning for long-term care matters, the potential financial impact of needing care later in life, and the options available to help protect your retirement savings.
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In episode 179 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val protecting your financial capital, risk tolerance, and why pulling some money off the table could benefit your financial well-being in the long run.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial...
In episode 178 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val explains survivor benefits, survivor-benefit plans versus FERS, and why Life Insurance could be the most optimal choice when planning for retirement.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financia...
In episode 177 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the multiple reasons behind buying life insurance and leaving that to your family and how this process is a more financially lucrative than traditional assets allocation.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone l...
In episode 176 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val takes a closer look at the financial strategies you need to adopt as a federal employee to make sure you have enough income in retirement.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge...
In episode 175 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val takes a closer look on the financial strategies you need to adopt as a federal employee to make sure you have enough income in retirement.
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 leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge...
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