Episode 102: Federal Employee Retirement in 2025

Update: 2025-10-13

Description

What's really changing for federal employees retiring in 2025? In this episode, Tommy and John break down the new retirement process, including survivor benefits, electronic filing, and the realities of interest rates, refinancing, and investment risks. You'll hear clear guidance on how to navigate these updates, what to watch out for in "no closing cost" mortgage offers, and how to make confident financial choices during this pivotal transition.

Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC

Resources Mentioned:

FEFP: Fork in the Road: Understanding Your Federal Retirement Options (EP86)
FEFP: Social Security: Family and Survivor Benefits (EP37)
Mason & Associates: LinkedIn
Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn
John Mason: LinkedIn

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Episode 102: Federal Employee Retirement in 2025

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Episode 102: Federal Employee Retirement in 2025

Episode 102: Federal Employee Retirement in 2025