Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Expanded

Mar 27, 2026 | Episodes

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,...

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 10: Failure to Receive a Personalized Benefits and Review

Mar 20, 2026 | Episodes

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...

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 9: Neglecting to Properly Insure Your Spouse and Children

Mar 13, 2026 | Episodes

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...

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 8: Unprepared to Pay off Debt

Mar 6, 2026 | Episodes

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...

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 7: Making the Wrong Survivor Benefits Selection

Feb 27, 2026 | Episodes

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...