“Insurable Interest” – Survivor Annuities

Aug 23, 2024 | Episodes

Whether you’re planning for retirement or considering how to best protect your loved ones, understanding insurable interest is key to making informed decisions. In episode 103 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val dives into the critical concept of insurable interest...

Pay and Retirement Updates in the News – What You Don’t Know Can Cost You

Aug 16, 2024 | Episodes

Val dives into two significant pieces of legislation that are poised to reshape the federal workforce: the Federal Employee Return to Work Act and the Federal Employee Locality Accountability in Retirement Act. First, Val explores the Federal Employee Return to Work...

Exploring FEGLI Option B Alternatives: Finding the Best Life Insurance for Federal Employees

Aug 2, 2024 | Episodes

Val wants clearer understanding of the life insurance landscape and be better equipped to make an informed decision about your coverage. In episode 101, Val dives deep into the world of life insurance for federal employees, specifically focusing on alternatives to the...

Episode 100! A Roundtable of Top Federal Retirement Specialists

Jul 26, 2024 | Episodes

On a very special 100th episode of The Federal Retirement Show, Val is joined by the President/CEO of American Benefits Exchange – Eric Hughes, and Federal Benefit Counselors Tim McCleskey Jr. and Brandi Person to talk a variety of topics pertaining to retirement...

Clearing Up Misconceptions About TSPs

Jul 12, 2024 | Episodes

This week on episode 99 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val tackles the world of Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs) and address some of the most common misconceptions that often lead to confusion and missed opportunities.   Article —...