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 02, 2025 00:12:31
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RMDs, Taxes, and Planning Ahead: Don’t Let Uncle Sam Take Too Much

If you’ve been saving in the TSP or another qualified retirement plan, you know Uncle Sam has been patient—but not forever. In this episode...

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August 29, 2025 00:16:37
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Medicare, Open Enrollment, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Every fall, federal and postal employees face important decisions during open enrollment. In this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna Reyes breaks down how...

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August 22, 2025 00:09:19
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The Three-Legged Stool: Federal Retirement Explained

In this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna Reyes breaks down the classic three-legged stool of federal retirement planning: your pension, Social Security, and...

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August 22, 2025 00:07:39
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The 5-Year Rule: Keeping Your Federal Health Insurance in Retirement

In this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna Reyes unpacks one of the most important—and often misunderstood—rules in federal retirement planning: the 5-year requirement...

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August 19, 2025 00:08:58
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Divorce and Federal Retirement: What You Need to Know

Divorce is rarely simple—and for federal and postal employees, it can get especially complicated when pensions, survivor benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)...

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August 15, 2025 00:20:41
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Filling Out Your Federal Retirement Paperwork the Right Way

In this episode of Rayna Retirement, host Rayna Reyes walks you through the essential retirement forms that federal and postal employees must complete to...

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