Will You Have Enough Income in Retirement — Part 3

Just Got Hired? – What You Need to Know

Congratulations on your new federal career—but have you started thinking about retirement yet? In episode 182 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val discusses why your first years as a federal employee can have a lasting impact on your financial future. From understanding the importance of retirement planning early to taking advantage of savings opportunities through your federal benefits, Val breaks down the key steps every new federal employee should consider. Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 🔊Listen to Previous Episodes: https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/ [https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 🔔Subscribe to the show’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange [http://www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange] --- 🤝 Connect with Val: 📞Phone --- (512) 582-6050 📧Email --- vmajewski@thinkabx.com [vmajewski@thinkabx.com] 🌐American Benefits Exchange --- thinkabx.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblMxYnAyU1ZubDVqRzg3WlFnUTlwc1RRRG45QXxBQ3Jtc0treEdrTzhkM1BMNmcxZjlXcW12ME1tZW5tTm4zYUxKajI2NTkwNHltT2pOd21xWXBDbUxJQnYxT252ZkRBcXU1MEE4allvdTQwNk44dkxrYmZZVW5XN2x4SzFqRjc4UWNPYkRwaFVwazRxQ1NhVHBsNA&q=http://thinkabx.com/] 🌐Federal Retirement Show --- federalretirementshow.com/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWp0VXdRcDhYeFJ1YnFabmt3bTd2ZVR3RXA2d3xBQ3Jtc0trU29OeXZ2bU5sQzRkdmh4MlUtSEt3NnVjZ3VFSE1uR1VHTDNWNjl4cGV5V3J0T21hUkU0ODdhT1NrdERNOWVScXptN2FoQ1J6Z2Q5MDRwb0psRm8wejQwMWh5NjE0WGgyVjc5dFFVRUpUU2hDX2tGOA&q=https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 💼LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/] --- About American Benefits Exchange: American Benefits Exchange focuses on providing solid financial solutions to Federal, postal, and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and knowledge to support these niche markets. American Benefits Exchange, along with its provider companies, truly understands the needs of civil service employees. A portfolio of products is available to address important financial issues such as planning for retirement, FEGLI Option B replacement, Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers, and Pension Maximization. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Recently Asked Questions – Three Questions That Could Help Bolster Your Retirement Portfolio

On episode 181 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explains the details around three questions that were recently asked to him by federal employees! Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 🔊Listen to Previous Episodes: https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/ [https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 🔔Subscribe to the show’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange [http://www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange] --- 🤝 Connect with Val: 📞Phone --- (512) 582-6050 📧Email --- vmajewski@thinkabx.com [vmajewski@thinkabx.com] 🌐American Benefits Exchange --- thinkabx.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblMxYnAyU1ZubDVqRzg3WlFnUTlwc1RRRG45QXxBQ3Jtc0treEdrTzhkM1BMNmcxZjlXcW12ME1tZW5tTm4zYUxKajI2NTkwNHltT2pOd21xWXBDbUxJQnYxT252ZkRBcXU1MEE4allvdTQwNk44dkxrYmZZVW5XN2x4SzFqRjc4UWNPYkRwaFVwazRxQ1NhVHBsNA&q=http://thinkabx.com/] 🌐Federal Retirement Show --- federalretirementshow.com/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWp0VXdRcDhYeFJ1YnFabmt3bTd2ZVR3RXA2d3xBQ3Jtc0trU29OeXZ2bU5sQzRkdmh4MlUtSEt3NnVjZ3VFSE1uR1VHTDNWNjl4cGV5V3J0T21hUkU0ODdhT1NrdERNOWVScXptN2FoQ1J6Z2Q5MDRwb0psRm8wejQwMWh5NjE0WGgyVjc5dFFVRUpUU2hDX2tGOA&q=https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 💼LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/] --- About American Benefits Exchange: American Benefits Exchange focuses on providing solid financial solutions to Federal, postal, and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and knowledge to support these niche markets. American Benefits Exchange, along with its provider companies, truly understands the needs of civil service employees. A portfolio of products is available to address important financial issues such as planning for retirement, FEGLI Option B replacement, Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers, and Pension Maximization. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Long-Term Care Preparation – Are You Ready?!

Long-term care is one of the most important—and often overlooked—pieces of a successful retirement plan. In episode 180 of the Federal Retirement Show, Val explores why planning for long-term care matters, the potential financial impact of needing care later in life, and the options available to help protect your retirement savings. Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 🔊Listen to Previous Episodes: https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/ [https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 🔔Subscribe to the show’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange [http://www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange] --- 🤝 Connect with Val: 📞Phone --- (512) 582-6050 📧Email --- vmajewski@thinkabx.com [vmajewski@thinkabx.com] 🌐American Benefits Exchange --- thinkabx.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblMxYnAyU1ZubDVqRzg3WlFnUTlwc1RRRG45QXxBQ3Jtc0treEdrTzhkM1BMNmcxZjlXcW12ME1tZW5tTm4zYUxKajI2NTkwNHltT2pOd21xWXBDbUxJQnYxT252ZkRBcXU1MEE4allvdTQwNk44dkxrYmZZVW5XN2x4SzFqRjc4UWNPYkRwaFVwazRxQ1NhVHBsNA&q=http://thinkabx.com/] 🌐Federal Retirement Show --- federalretirementshow.com/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWp0VXdRcDhYeFJ1YnFabmt3bTd2ZVR3RXA2d3xBQ3Jtc0trU29OeXZ2bU5sQzRkdmh4MlUtSEt3NnVjZ3VFSE1uR1VHTDNWNjl4cGV5V3J0T21hUkU0ODdhT1NrdERNOWVScXptN2FoQ1J6Z2Q5MDRwb0psRm8wejQwMWh5NjE0WGgyVjc5dFFVRUpUU2hDX2tGOA&q=https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 💼LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/] --- About American Benefits Exchange: American Benefits Exchange focuses on providing solid financial solutions to Federal, postal, and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and knowledge to support these niche markets. American Benefits Exchange, along with its provider companies, truly understands the needs of civil service employees. A portfolio of products is available to address important financial issues such as planning for retirement, FEGLI Option B replacement, Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers, and Pension Maximization.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Taking Your Financial Chips off the Table

In episode 179 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val protecting your financial capital, risk tolerance, and why pulling some money off the table could benefit your financial well-being in the long run. Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 🔊Listen to Previous Episodes: https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/ [https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 🔔Subscribe to the show’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange [http://www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange] --- 🤝 Connect with Val: 📞Phone --- (512) 582-6050 📧Email --- vmajewski@thinkabx.com [vmajewski@thinkabx.com] 🌐American Benefits Exchange --- thinkabx.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblMxYnAyU1ZubDVqRzg3WlFnUTlwc1RRRG45QXxBQ3Jtc0treEdrTzhkM1BMNmcxZjlXcW12ME1tZW5tTm4zYUxKajI2NTkwNHltT2pOd21xWXBDbUxJQnYxT252ZkRBcXU1MEE4allvdTQwNk44dkxrYmZZVW5XN2x4SzFqRjc4UWNPYkRwaFVwazRxQ1NhVHBsNA&q=http://thinkabx.com/] 🌐Federal Retirement Show --- federalretirementshow.com/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWp0VXdRcDhYeFJ1YnFabmt3bTd2ZVR3RXA2d3xBQ3Jtc0trU29OeXZ2bU5sQzRkdmh4MlUtSEt3NnVjZ3VFSE1uR1VHTDNWNjl4cGV5V3J0T21hUkU0ODdhT1NrdERNOWVScXptN2FoQ1J6Z2Q5MDRwb0psRm8wejQwMWh5NjE0WGgyVjc5dFFVRUpUU2hDX2tGOA&q=https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 💼LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/] --- About American Benefits Exchange: American Benefits Exchange focuses on providing solid financial solutions to Federal, postal, and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and knowledge to support these niche markets. American Benefits Exchange, along with its provider companies, truly understands the needs of civil service employees. A portfolio of products is available to address important financial issues such as planning for retirement, FEGLI Option B replacement, Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers, and Pension Maximization. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Leaving Assets to Loved Ones – Part Two

In episode 178 of The Federal Retirement Show, Val explains survivor benefits, survivor-benefit plans versus FERS, and why Life Insurance could be the most optimal choice when planning for retirement. Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 🔊Listen to Previous Episodes: https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/ [https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 🔔Subscribe to the show’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange [http://www.youtube.com/@americanbenefitsexchange] --- 🤝 Connect with Val: 📞Phone --- (512) 582-6050 📧Email --- vmajewski@thinkabx.com [vmajewski@thinkabx.com] 🌐American Benefits Exchange --- thinkabx.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblMxYnAyU1ZubDVqRzg3WlFnUTlwc1RRRG45QXxBQ3Jtc0treEdrTzhkM1BMNmcxZjlXcW12ME1tZW5tTm4zYUxKajI2NTkwNHltT2pOd21xWXBDbUxJQnYxT252ZkRBcXU1MEE4allvdTQwNk44dkxrYmZZVW5XN2x4SzFqRjc4UWNPYkRwaFVwazRxQ1NhVHBsNA&q=http://thinkabx.com/] 🌐Federal Retirement Show --- federalretirementshow.com/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWp0VXdRcDhYeFJ1YnFabmt3bTd2ZVR3RXA2d3xBQ3Jtc0trU29OeXZ2bU5sQzRkdmh4MlUtSEt3NnVjZ3VFSE1uR1VHTDNWNjl4cGV5V3J0T21hUkU0ODdhT1NrdERNOWVScXptN2FoQ1J6Z2Q5MDRwb0psRm8wejQwMWh5NjE0WGgyVjc5dFFVRUpUU2hDX2tGOA&q=https://federalretirementshow.com/podcasts/] 💼LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-benefits-exchange/] --- About American Benefits Exchange: American Benefits Exchange focuses on providing solid financial solutions to Federal, postal, and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and knowledge to support these niche markets. American Benefits Exchange, along with its provider companies, truly understands the needs of civil service employees. A portfolio of products is available to address important financial issues such as planning for retirement, FEGLI Option B replacement, Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers, and Pension Maximization.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.