When a Federal Employee Dies: Benefits, Forms and First Steps
Sep 11 2026 |
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When a Federal Employee Dies: Benefits, Forms and First Steps
Sep 11 2026 • 00:19:04
Losing someone you love is difficult enough without having to navigate unfamiliar forms, agencies and financial decisions at the same time. In this ep...
Deferred or Postponed? What Happens When You Leave Federal Service Early
Sep 09 2026 • 00:05:48
You may be ready to leave your federal or postal career—but that does not necessarily mean you are ready to begin receiving your pension. Depending on...
Podcast Extra: Back-to-School Finances: Saving Money and Teaching Smarter Habits
Sep 09 2026 • 00:08:42
Back-to-school season can put added pressure on the family budget—but a little planning can help keep those costs under control. Retirement.Radio’s Ma...
Retire to Something: How to Build a Life Beyond Your Federal Career
Sep 08 2026 • 00:30:08
A successful retirement requires more than calculating your pension, Social Security and TSP income. You also need a plan for how you will spend your ...
Should You Roll Over Your TSP? It Depends on What You Need
Sep 06 2026 • 00:27:33
Should you leave your retirement savings in the TSP—or roll some of it into an IRA or another retirement vehicle? The answer isn't the same for everyo...
Use It or Lose Value? The Truth About Sick Leave Before Retirement
Sep 04 2026 • 00:14:14
Federal employees are often encouraged to save as much sick leave as possible—but is holding onto a huge balance until retirement really the best stra...
Federal Retirement Is a Family Affair
Aug 25 2026 • 00:10:03
If your spouse is a federal or postal employee, their retirement decisions can have a major impact on your financial future, too.
In this episode of R...
TSP 101: What Every Federal Employee Should Know
Aug 21 2026 • 00:18:00
Your Thrift Savings Plan may become one of your biggest financial assets—but do you really understand how it works?
In this episode of Rayna Retiremen...
Federal Retirement FAQs: What Happens After You Hit Submit?
Aug 18 2026 • 00:12:24
How long does federal retirement actually take? When will your first payment arrive? What exactly is an interim payment—and when does the FERS supplem...
Veterans: What Does the VA Actually Cover for Burial?
Aug 14 2026 • 00:10:08
Many veterans know they may qualify for burial in a VA national cemetery—but what does that benefit actually include? In this episode of Rayna Retirem...
