The Federal Retirement Show

The Federal Retirement Show

American Benefits Exchange

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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88%
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About This Podcast

The Federal Retirement Show is the only podcast and web series exclusively dedicated to helping federal employees and their families plan for retirement and reach financial freedom.

American Benefits Exchange specializes in providing solid financial solutions to federal, postal and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and expert knowledge to support these niche markets.

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Recent Episodes

Recently Asked Questions – Three Questions That Could Help Bolster Your Retirement Portfolio

Jun 12, 2026 19m

On episode 181 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the details around three questions that were recently asked to him by federal employees! Have questions about retirement planning or other…

Long-Term Care Preparation – Are You Ready?!

Jun 05, 2026 17m

Long-term care is one of the most important—and often overlooked—pieces of a successful retirement plan. In episode 180 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explores why planning for long-term care…

Taking Your Financial Chips off the Table

May 30, 2026 22m

In episode 179 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val protecting your financial capital, risk tolerance, and why pulling some money off the table could benefit your financial well-being in the long run.…

Leaving Assets to Loved Ones – Part Two

May 22, 2026 25m

In episode 178 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val explains survivor benefits, survivor-benefit plans versus FERS, and why Life Insurance could be the most optimal choice when planning for…

Leaving Assets to Loved Ones?

May 15, 2026 20m

In episode 177 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the multiple reasons behind buying life insurance and leaving that to your family and how this process is a more financially lucrative than…

Will You Have Enough Income in Retirement — Part 3

May 01, 2026 23m

In episode 176 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val takes a closer look at the financial strategies you need to adopt as a federal employee to make sure you have enough income in retirement. Have…

Will You Have Enough Income in Retirement — Part 2

Apr 24, 2026 30m

In episode 175 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val takes a closer look on the financial strategies you need to adopt as a federal employee to make sure you have enough income in retirement. Have…

Will You Have Enough Income in Retirement?

Apr 17, 2026 25m

In episode 174 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val tackles one of the biggest concerns for federal employees heading into retirement: Will your income last as long as you do? Val explores why a…

Roth Conversions and Your TSP

Apr 10, 2026 21m

In episode 173 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val breaks down one of the most powerful — and often misunderstood — strategies in retirement planning: the Roth conversion. Starting with the basics,…

Real-Life Scenario: Debt Elimination

Apr 03, 2026 22m

In episode 172 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val documents a scenario with a recent client – a retired federal employee – and trying to eliminate their debt to ensure a smoother retirement…

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Expanded

Mar 27, 2026 18m

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…

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

Mar 20, 2026 13m

In episode 170 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val closes out his series of the most common (and costly) mistakes federal employees make—this week shining a spotlight on another common mistake…

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

Mar 13, 2026 13m

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…

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

Mar 06, 2026 10m

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…

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

Feb 28, 2026 18m

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…

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees --- Part 6: Skipping the Military Buyback - The Retirement Mistake You're Making Right Now

Feb 20, 2026 13m

In episode 166 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…

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 5: Save and Plan for a Successful Retirement

Feb 14, 2026 20m

In episode 165 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…

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 4: Not Understanding all Your TSP Options

Feb 06, 2026 20m

In episode 164 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 neglecting to understand of…

Top 10 Mistakes Made by Federal Employees — Part 3: Not Properly Maximizing TSP Matching

Jan 30, 2026 15m

In episode 163 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 mishandling and not…

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

Jan 23, 2026 20m

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…

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How many episodes does The Federal Retirement Show have?

The Federal Retirement Show has published 100 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Business, Business News.

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The Federal Retirement Show is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.

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