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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April 22, 2026 00:14:22
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Military Retirement Mistakes to Avoid (From Someone Who’s Been There)

Rayna Reyes is joined by a special guest—retired Navy veteran Rhonda—for a powerful conversation about preparing for life after military service. Drawing from real-world...

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April 20, 2026 00:12:24
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Can You Have VA Benefits and Medicare? (Yes—Here’s How)

Rayna Reyes tackles a common—and often confusing—question: can you have both VA benefits and Medicare at the same time? The short answer is yes,...

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April 17, 2026 00:08:58
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How to Buy Back Your Military Time (Without the Confusion)

Rayna Reyes breaks down the first—and most important—step in the military buyback process for federal employees. For those who have served in the military,...

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April 15, 2026 00:06:04
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Military Buyback: The $9,000/Year Retirement Boost You Can’t Miss

Rayna Reyes delivers an engaging and eye-opening discussion on one of the most valuable—but often overlooked—retirement strategies for federal employees: military buyback. Through a...

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April 13, 2026 00:08:36
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FEGLI Family Coverage Explained: What Federal Employees Need to Know

In this episode of Rayna Retirement, Rayna Reyes breaks down one of the most commonly misunderstood federal benefits: FEGLI family coverage (Option C). Using...

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April 10, 2026 00:06:11
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USPS Pension Payments Suspended—Should You Be Worried?

In this special bonus episode of Rayna Retirement, Rayna Reyes addresses breaking news impacting postal employees and federal workers across the country: the temporary...

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