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Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast

Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast

By: Mason & Associates
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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.Mason & Associates 2021. All rights reserved. Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Episode 119: Avoiding the Common Financial Planning Mistakes Made by Federal Employees

    Episode 119: Avoiding the Common Financial Planning Mistakes Made by Federal Employees
    Jun 8 2026

    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 created by the firm's founders in the 1990s—now made current for 2026. They break down the unique complexities of the FERS system and expose the critical blind spots that often lead federal employees to make major, irreversible retirement mistakes.

    Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC


    Resources Mentioned:

    • Mason & Associates: LinkedIn
    • John Mason: LinkedIn
    • Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 118: Think Fastball, Then Adjust: How Federal Employees Navigate Curveballs with a Financial Planner

    Episode 118: Think Fastball, Then Adjust: How Federal Employees Navigate Curveballs with a Financial Planner
    May 25 2026

    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 evolve alongside career changes, unexpected opportunities, market shifts, retirement decisions, and personal goals. Through real-life client stories, they break down how ongoing financial planning relationships help people confidently navigate uncertainty, major career transitions, and complex financial decisions.

    Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC


    Resources Mentioned:

    • Mason & Associates: LinkedIn
    • John Mason: LinkedIn
    • Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn
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    53 mins
  • Episode 117: FEGLI vs. Term Life: When to Replace Your Federal Employee Life Insurance

    Episode 117: FEGLI vs. Term Life: When to Replace Your Federal Employee Life Insurance
    May 11 2026

    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 Insurance (FEGLI), including Basic coverage, Options A, B, and C, and how these choices evolve throughout your career and into retirement. You'll learn how FEGLI pricing really works, why Option B becomes expensive over time, and when it might make sense to explore term life insurance instead.

    Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC


    Resources Mentioned:

    • FEFP: Why Federal Employees Can't Afford to Ignore Insurance with Broc Buckles (EP98)
    • Term4Sale.com
    • Mason & Associates: LinkedIn
    • John Mason: LinkedIn
    • Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn
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    51 mins
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