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Rayna Retirement is the go-to podcast for federal employees – or anyone – looking to make smarter financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
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When a Federal Employee Dies: Benefits, Forms and First Steps (opens the original)
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Losing someone you love is difficult enough without having to navigate unfamiliar forms, agencies and financial decisions at the same time. In this episode, Rayna Reyes explains the important steps families of federal employees and retirees may need to take after a death—including filing a FEGLI claim, notifying the appropriate federal office, applying for survivor benefits and contacting the Thrift Savings Plan. Rayna also discusses inherited TSP tax considerations, the NAIC Life Insurance Poli
Deferred or Postponed? What Happens When You Leave Federal Service Early (opens the original)
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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 your age and years of service, you may need to choose between a deferred or postponed retirement. In this episode of Rayna Retirement, Rayna Reyes explains the difference between these frequently confused options. She discusses minimum retirement age, the permanent reduction that can apply under MRA+10, when an unreduced pension may become availab
Podcast Extra: Back-to-School Finances: Saving Money and Teaching Smarter Habits (opens the original)
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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 Matt McClure talks with Lora Monfared, Consumer Credit Card Executive at Bank of America, about practical ways parents and grandparents can save on school supplies, technology, clothing and other essentials. They also discuss how to teach teens the basics of budgeting, encourage responsible credit use, resist the pressure to overspend and begin build
Retire to Something: How to Build a Life Beyond Your Federal Career (opens the original)
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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 time, maintain meaningful relationships and create a new sense of purpose after leaving your federal career. In this episode of Rayna Retirement, Rayna Reyes explores some of the most common challenges retirees face—from boredom, isolation and the loss of a familiar routine to healthcare expenses, home maintenance and the realities of living on a f
Should You Roll Over Your TSP? It Depends on What You Need (opens the original)
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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 everyone. In this episode of Rayna Retirement, Rayna Reyes breaks down the TSP rollover decision in plain English. She looks at some of the TSP's biggest strengths, including low costs, market exposure and liquidity, while also discussing potential limitations involving income planning, risk, required distributions and what happens to your money after yo
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