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 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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April 07, 2026 00:07:04
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Podcast Extra: Saving strategies in a High-Cost Environment

Happy "America Saves Week!" Guest: Shikha Narula, Head of Consumer Deposit Products at Bank of America Key Takeaways from the Interview: Saving remains a...

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April 07, 2026 00:13:41
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Divorce & Your Federal Retirement: What You Need to Know Before It’s Final

Divorce can be complicated—but when federal retirement benefits are involved, the stakes get even higher. In this episode, Rayna Reyes walks through the three...

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April 03, 2026 00:07:56
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Retiring Soon? Here’s What Happens to Your FEHB Health Insurance

Health insurance is one of the biggest concerns for federal employees approaching retirement—but what if the process is simpler than you think? In this...

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