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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February 03, 2026 00:08:11
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Podcast Extra: Emergency Savings Strategies—Building a Safety Net Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy at Experian, for a practical and timely conversation about...

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February 03, 2026 00:13:50
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Will Your Spouse Be Okay? Understanding Federal Survivor Benefits Before You Retire

On this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna Reyes breaks down federal survivor benefits in a clear, relatable way—helping listeners understand what their spouse...

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January 30, 2026 00:08:05
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The Times They Are A-Changin’: What You Need to Know About TSP Lifecycle Fund Changes

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Lifecycle Funds are changing more often than many federal employees realize. In this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna...

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January 27, 2026 00:11:17
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Life Insurance That Pays While You’re Living: What Federal Employees Need to Know

If you’re a federal employee and you have FEGLI Basic life insurance, this is an episode you don’t want to skip. This time on...

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January 23, 2026 00:05:26
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Medicare Surprise Bills? How IRMAA Can Increase Part B Premiums

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “the more money we come across, the more problems we see,” this episode might hit close to home....

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January 20, 2026 00:07:14
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The “Big, Beautiful Bill” Explained: How New Tax Rules Impact Social Security After 65

In this fast-paced and fun episode of Rayna Retirement, Rayna dives into the wonderfully overwhelming world of federal retirement acronyms—the alphabet soup every federal...

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