Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 2: Paying too much for Fegli Option B

Jan 23, 2026 | Episodes

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...

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 1: Federal Benefits and Retirement Training

Jan 16, 2026 | Episodes

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...

Starting the Year Right – 2026 Retirement Checklist

Jan 9, 2026 | Episodes

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...

The TSP Journey – Part 2

Dec 12, 2025 | Episodes

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...

The TSP Journey – Part 1

Dec 5, 2025 | Episodes

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...