Rayna Retirement

Rayna Retirement is the go-to podcast for federal employees – or anyone – looking to make smarter financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Rayna Reyes, co-founder of American Federal Benefits Consultants, this show ...more

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September 29, 2026 • 00:21:27
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Federal Retirement Changes: What’s New—and What Stayed the Same

Federal retirement rules are always surrounded by proposed changes, workplace rumors and plenty of unanswered questions. But which changes actually happened—and which ones never...

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September 25, 2026 • 00:16:33
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FEGLI Explained: What Federal Employees Need to Know About Basic, Option A, B and C

Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance can be a valuable benefit—but the different coverage options, age-based price increases and retirement reduction choices can quickly become...

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September 22, 2026 • 00:33:35
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From Paychecks to Pensions: What Changes When Federal Employees Retire

Retirement changes more than your employment status. Your paycheck schedule, benefits contacts, approach to savings and daily routine may all look different—and preparing for...

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September 18, 2026 • 00:17:16
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Life Insurance While You’re Living: What Federal Employees Should Know

Life insurance can do more than provide a benefit after you’re gone. Depending on the policy, living benefits may allow you to access part...

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September 17, 2026 • 00:02:07
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Podcast Extra: Emergency Funds in Retirement

The fall season is upon us, and among the normal fall cleanup of a financial portfolio is an equally important but often overlooked part...

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September 15, 2026 • 00:22:35
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Federal Benefits: What’s a Yes—and What’s a No?

Should you use accumulated sick leave before retiring? Contribute a percentage or a fixed dollar amount to the TSP? Keep family coverage after your...

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