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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November 21, 2025 00:10:23
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Love & Marriage, Part 2: What Every Federal Employee Needs to Know About Survivor Benefits

In this episode of Rayna Retirement, Rayna Reyes breaks down some of the most confusing—and most misunderstood—questions federal employees have about survivor benefits and...

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November 19, 2025 00:13:27
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Love, Marriage, and Survivor Benefits: Choosing What’s Right for You

Love and marriage come with a lot of decisions — and for federal employees, one of the most important is whether or not to...

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November 15, 2025 00:10:46
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Prepping for ORA: What Federal Employees Need to Know Before Retirement

Just when you got used to the GRB system, the federal government rolled out a new retirement portal — ORA (the Online Retirement Application)....

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November 11, 2025 00:09:45
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When a Loved One Passes: What Federal Families Need to Do Next

Losing someone you love is never easy — emotionally or financially. In this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna Reyes, co-founder of American Federal...

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November 07, 2025 00:07:40
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Too Young to Retire? How to Access Your TSP Without Penalties

Think you’re too young to touch your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) without a penalty? Think again. In this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna...

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November 04, 2025 00:07:55
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The Power of a Second Look: How One Meeting Changed a Family’s Financial Future

In this emotional and insightful episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna Reyes shares a true story that proves just how powerful a single financial...

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