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Back to Search10 Things You Can Do Outside of an Open Season
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, B…
8 hours ago
Episode 108: Good Financial Hygiene: Cybersecurity, Addressing Scams, and Staying Financially Protected
What if getting hacked isn't a question of if, but when? In this episode, Tommy Blackburn and John Mason break down the real-world cybersecurity ris…
2 weeks ago
Should Federal Employees Do Roth Conversions? Do They Help Or Hurt?
Do Roth conversions make sense for everyone? In this episode, we unpack the rules, strategies, and potential pitfalls of Roth conversions, as well as…
4 weeks ago
Episode 106: Money Muscles and Financial Reps: Developing Spending, Saving, and Giving Habits That Last
What would your life look like if you actually used the money you spent years saving? In this episode, Tommy and John break down the idea of "flexing…
1 month, 1 week ago
Life After Death: Essential Estate Planning Thoughts for Every Federal Employee
What really happens after someone passes away—and why are so many families blindsided even when they think everything was "set up correctly"? In this…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Federal Employee Health Benefit Considerations & TRICARE
Are you making the most of your federal health benefits this open season? Whether you're an active federal employee or retired, this time of year can…
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 103: What Every Federal Employee Should Know About Their TSP
What role should the G Fund really play in your TSP strategy? In this episode, Tommy, John, and Ben tackle one of the biggest questions federal emplo…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 102: Federal Employee Retirement in 2025
What's really changing for federal employees retiring in 2025? In this episode, Tommy and John break down the new retirement process, including survi…
3 months ago
Episode 101: Year-End Tax Planning for Federal Employees
What's the difference between reacting to taxes and truly planning for them? In this episode, Tommy and John break down the latest year-end financial…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 100: One Big Beautiful Bill Part 2
Season 1 Episode 100
What does the One Big Beautiful Bill mean for everyday taxpayers? And how will it shape the financial future of federal employees across the country?…
4 months ago