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
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.
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and...
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...
In episode 174 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val tackles one of the biggest concerns for federal employees heading into retirement: Will your income last as long as you do? Val explores why a steady, reliable paycheck in retirement is essential for peace of mind and financial security!
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't for...
In episode 173 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val breaks down one of the most powerful — and often misunderstood — strategies in retirement planning: the Roth conversion. Starting with the basics, Val explains exactly what a Roth conversion is and how it works, especially when moving funds from your TSP into a Roth account. From there, Val walks you through the step-by-step TSP to Roth conversion process, highlighting ...
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 topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost t...
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 estate planning strategies can effectively secure your assets—protecting your legacy, minimizing probate issues, ensuring your wishe...
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 ensure a successful retirement!
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the...
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.
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in fut...
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 retirement portfolio.
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could...
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.
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in futur...
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 yourself more retirement money in your portfolio!
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with...
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 questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future epis...
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 financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share th...
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 realizing how dramatically the cost increases with age—or how often better, less expensive alternatives are available. Val breaks do...
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 with age—or how often better, less expensive alternatives are available. Val breaks down how FEGLI Option B really works, why ...
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