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Federal employee benefits are among the most comprehensive and strongest in the country. Financial planning for federal employees requires knowledge of both financial planning concepts and a comprehensive understanding of these benefits. General financial planning advice is just that, general. We speak specifically to federal employees and the unique planning techniques and strategies to help them maximize their benefits. Mason & Associates have over three decades serving as financial planners for federal employees.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFederal employee benefits are among the most comprehensive and strongest in the country. Financial planning for federal employees requires knowledge of both financial planning concepts and a comprehensive understanding of these benefits. General financial planning advice is just that, general. We speak specifically to federal employees and the unique planning techniques and strategies to help them maximize their benefits.
Recent episodes include "Episode 128: How Do I Choose a Financial Planner?" (12 October 2026, 57 minutes), "Episode 127: License to Shop, Not to Drop: An Honest Look at Insurance with Broc Buckles" (28 September 2026, 65 minutes), and "Episode 126: When Should I Start Taking Social Security?" (14 September 2026, 33 minutes).
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 131 episodes.
Booking probability for Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast is an education show with 131 episodes published.
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Episode #128
How can you tell whether a financial planner is genuinely credible, or whether you're being pushed into a decision you may regret? In this episode, we explore two sides of financial planning that can have a big impact...
Episode #127
Insurance is one of those parts of financial planning that most people would rather not think about, but getting it wrong can have a much bigger impact than choosing the wrong investment. It's not particularly exciting...
Episode #126
When should you claim Social Security, and how do you know if the "optimal" strategy actually fits your retirement plan? In this episode, we react to a White Coat Investor article exploring whether Social Security...
Episode #125
What if being financially ready for retirement is only half of the equation? In this episode, we sit down with Bob Laura, financial planner, speaker, author of Retirement Intelligence , and pioneer in the psychology and...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
How do you know if you're truly on track for retirement? And what should you be doing differently at 30, 40, 50… or just six months from leaving federal service? In this episode, John and Tommy break down retirement...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Could a single dollar cost you hundreds more in Medicare premiums? In this mailbag episode, we answer some of the most common retirement planning questions from listeners, beginning with how to avoid IRMAA surcharges...
Episode #122
What questions do federal employees need answered before making major retirement decisions? In this mailbag episode, John and Tommy tackle listener questions about the FERS annuity supplement, Social Security taxes...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
What really happens behind the scenes after 350+ client meetings in just six weeks—and what do those conversations reveal about how people are thinking about money, life, and the future? John and Tommy wrapped up their...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Saving for retirement is only half the battle; knowing how to get your money out without getting burned by taxes or rigid rules is where things get complicated. In this episode, John and Tommy dive deep into the...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Are you maximizing the true value of your federal benefits, or are you unintentionally leaving money on the table? In this special episode, John and Tommy present an updated version of a classic seminar originally...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
What happens when the financial plan you created five years ago no longer matches the life you're living today? In this episode, John and Tommy explore why great financial planning is never static and how the best plans...
Episode #117
What should federal employees actually do with their life insurance, and when does FEGLI stop making sense? In this episode, John and Tommy break down everything you need to know about Federal Employees' Group Life...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
What really happens after you accept a Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) offer—and how do you know if it was the right move? In this episode, you'll learn what federal employees experienced on the other side of DRP...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Do you actually understand how recent tax changes could impact your financial plan? In this episode, we break down several important tax topics, including Trump accounts, Virginia tax changes, Net Investment Income Tax...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Is claiming Social Security early really the smartest move, or could it cost you more in the long run? In this episode, you'll learn how financial planners actually think about claiming strategies beyond the headlines...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Are federal employees sitting on far more wealth than they realize? In this episode, financial planners Tommy Blackburn and John Mason break down the fundamentals of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Are you choosing your Medicare plan based purely on math or on what truly fits your life? In Part 2 of our Medicare 2026 series, Bryan Gay, owner of Boomer Insurance and seasoned Medicare expert, returns to expand your...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Is your Medicare plan still working for you, or are you just hoping it is? In this episode, we're joined by Bryan Gay, owner of Boomer Insurance and a seasoned Medicare expert, fresh off another busy Annual Enrollment...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Ever wondered what actually happens after you book an intro call with Mason & Associates ? In this updated episode, we walk you through our new client experience from start to finish, including how our process works...
Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast
Think you have to wait for Open Season to make meaningful financial decisions as a federal employee? This episode breaks that myth wide open. John, Ben, and Tommy walk through the most impactful moves federal employees...
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