Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIRMAA Explained for Retirees: What Triggers Higher Medicare Costs (and How to Plan)
Season 3 Episode 73
Medicare Part B premium costs can jump because of IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) when your MAGI crosses key thresholds—especially f…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Pension Delays Are Real, Not a "What If" Anymore. - What Can You Do?
Season 2 Episode 89
Your pension check hasn’t arrived yet — and it’s been months?
That’s not a rare story anymore. Federal retirement delays are real, and it’s time to pr…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Federal Shutdown 2025 + RIF: What It Means for Your Job, Pay, and TSP
Season 3 Episode 72
Is your federal job at risk? Learn everything about the 2025 government shutdown, Reduction in Force (RIF), furloughs, and how they impact federal em…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
2025 Federal Shutdown: How Furloughs, Layoffs & RIF Impact Federal Staff
Season 2
How will the 2025 government shutdown impact federal employees, retirees, and those receiving Social Security? In this urgent update, CD Financial un…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
(ORA) Digital Retirement Processing: Is the OPM System Fast Enough?
Season 3 Episode 71
Is the new OPM Online Retirement Application (ORA) speeding up federal retirement or causing more delays? In this video, CD Financial explains the di…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
October 2025 Furlough ALERT: Your Paycheck, Benefits & What to Do RIGHT NOW
🚨 Government Shutdown URGENT Update: How will your paycheck, benefits, and retirement be impacted? Millions of federal employees and retirees are sea…
11 months ago
Government Shutdown October 2025 – What Federal Employees Need to Know
How will the October 2025 government shutdown impact federal employees, retirees, and Social Security recipients? In this video, CD Financial breaks …
11 months ago
What Happens When You Hire a Fiduciary Financial Advisor, What Do They Do?
Season 2 Episode 88
A financial advisor doesn’t just manage your investments — they design a roadmap to your goals, protect your lifetime income, and adapt your plan whe…
11 months, 1 week ago
How to Decide the Right Age to Retire (Federal Employee Guide)
Season 3 Episode 70
When should you retire—62, 65, or 67? The right decision could mean a bigger pension, stronger Social Security benefits, and more years to enjoy your…
11 months, 1 week ago
Inflation’s Impact on Your 2025 Federal Pension COLA
Season 2 Episode 87
Don’t let inflation erode your retirement — this video shows you how you can protect your 2025 Federal Pension COLA for income liquidity from day one…
11 months, 2 weeks ago