The Gift of Preparedness: Why Your Spouse Needs to Know Your Financial Plan
Mar 13 2026 |
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The Gift of Preparedness: Why Your Spouse Needs to Know Your Financial Plan
Mar 13 2026 • 00:09:38
In this heartfelt episode, Rayna tackles a difficult but essential topic: preparing your spouse for what happens if something happens to you. Drawing ...
Podcast Extra: Financial Spring Cleaning
Mar 11 2026 • 00:02:02
Spring has arrived, and while your home gets its annual refresh, your finances might be collecting their own quiet clutter…
First, clean up your accou...
What Happens When a Federal Employee Dies? Benefits Your Family Needs to Know
Mar 10 2026 • 00:08:53
Nobody wants to think about death, but federal employees need to understand how survivor benefits work—because timing can mean tens of thousands of do...
TSP Inheritance Trap: Why Your Kids Could Lose Thousands in Taxes
Mar 06 2026 • 00:06:46
If you're a federal employee planning to leave your TSP to your adult children, you need to hear this. Rayna Reyes exposes a little-known TSP rule tha...
Don't Rob Peter to Pay Paul: Smart Debt Strategies for Federal Retirees
Mar 04 2026 • 00:08:56
Should you pay off all your debt before retirement? The answer might surprise you. In this candid episode, Rayna Reyes breaks down the difference betw...
Roth vs Traditional TSP: Which Option Is Right for You?
Feb 28 2026 • 00:06:26
Should you contribute to Traditional or Roth TSP? Federal employees face this critical decision every pay period, and the choice you make today impact...
Podcast Extra: How AI Is Reshaping Work for Older Americans — Insights from AARP’s Carly Roszkowski
Feb 25 2026 • 00:05:53
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace faster than ever — and for older workers, that shift can feel both exciting and intimidating. Re...
Federal Sick Leave Myths Debunked: What Really Counts Toward Retirement
Feb 24 2026 • 00:15:26
Are you a federal employee sitting on hundreds (or thousands) of sick leave hours? Before you carry that time into retirement, Rayna Reyes has critica...
New VERA & RIF Offers Coming in 2026—Are You Eligible?
Feb 20 2026 • 00:03:49
Are new early retirement opportunities heading your way in 2026? In this essential episode, Rayna Reyes breaks down the latest VERA (Voluntary Early R...
Podcast Extra: How to Build a Recession-Ready Budget
Feb 18 2026 • 00:02:02
Recession talk is back for 2026—it may not be in every headline, but the odds aren’t at zero percent. You need to be prepared for the scenario of a po...