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Darryl and Alicia Pryor discuss the implications of the deferred resignation offer for federal employees with Cassie Graves, CEO of Fed-Options. They explore the nature of the offer, its risks, and how employees should approach their retirement planning amidst these unprecedented changes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding one's benefits, making informed decisions, and seeking professional advice.
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Retirement can be a tricky affair these days for many. It may be even trickier for Federal and Postal employees. According to Elizabeth Inman, ChFEBC, a nationally recognized Federal Benefits Educator, Author, Speaker, and Federal Retirement Specialist, who retired from the USPS with over 23 years of Federal service, "Without a proper understanding of the options and the landmines, it’s easy to make some well-meaning yet costly mistakes when you retire as a Federal or Postal employee. These ...
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After 41 years with the Postal Service, this federal employee assumed his benefits were set in stone. But during a retirement review with our team, he discovered the WEP/GPO repeal could increase his retirement income by nearly 𝟮𝟬%—a benefit he didn’t even know he was eligible for. Now that’s the power of the right guidance at the right time. 💡📈 Sc…
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Retirement should feel like a reward — not a risk. But for many federal employees, small oversights lead to big problems later. ✅ Surprise #1: Required Beneficiaries – Avoid costly mistakes on outdated forms ✅ Surprise #2: Surviving Spouse Benefits – Understand your spouse’s protection ✅ Surprise #3: FEGLI Life Insurance – What really happens to yo…
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The 2026 budget is out — and over 107,000 federal jobs are on the line... I’m here to break it all down. I cover: ✅ The real impact behind the headlines ✅ Which agencies are hit hardest (IRS, VA, NASA, SSA & more) ✅ What’s happening with the FERS Supplement ✅ How to prepare for RIFs, DRPs, and early outs Have questions? Schedule a review with me. 📲…
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To say that the Federal Employee Workforce is in crisis-mode is an understatement of epic proportions. Some sources suggest that the administration is seeking to eliminate 700,000+ Federal jobs. This has caused those who are nearing or are already eligible for retirement to panic. Enter: The Wolves. You have enough to deal with as you contemplate y…
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In this informative video, Elizabeth Inman, a retired USPS and FERS retiree, explains the 7 types of Federal Retirement, how they are different, and what to avoid when making this important decision. As with many things, there are a lot of details and options within each of these types of Federal Retirement, so if you want more information, we've m…
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As the unprecedented Federal workforce downsizing continues, many Federal and Postal employees are considering retirement this year. But what if you are not prepared for it? The hard truth is that Federal Retirement is not easy, and if you make a mistake, it can cost you! That is why Elizabeth Inman is announcing a FREE online webinar entitled "The…
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Welcome to 2025 Federal Employees! There's an unprecedented shakeup happening right now in real-time, and your career and retirement hang in the balance. There's lots of rumors flying, but not many solid facts. That's why you need to hear what Elizabeth Inman is saying in this episode. Elizabeth Inman is conducting a FREE online webinar to give you…
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Welcome to 2025 Federal Employees! There's an unprecedented shakeup happening right now in real time, and your career and retirement hang in the balance. There's lots of rumors flying, but not many solid facts. That's why you need to hear what Elizabeth Inman is saying in this episode. This Thursday and Saturday, Elizabeth Inman is conducting a FRE…
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Federal Retirement is Not Easy! The good news? We are here to help. In this fast-paced educational Webinar, Elizabeth Inman will provide you with time-saving strategies and valuable advice to maximize your retirement income and protect your spouse and family. Elizabeth is a FERS Retiree and has not only walked through this process herself, but sinc…
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Attention all Federal Employees: This is an urgent warning for you if you are considering participating in the new Deferred Resignation offer from President Trump. The deadline for this program is less than 48 hours away. Do you know if you have qualified for lifetime pension? How will this option affect your Federal Benefits? If you do not know, t…
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The Pryor’s discuss the significant implications of the deferred resignation offer for federal employees, with insights from Cassie Graves, CEO of Fed Options. You’ll learn about the nature of the offer, eligibility requirements, potential risks, and practical recommendations for federal employees navigating this complex decision.…
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The end of the year is rapidly approaching. What are some of the things that Federal and Postal employees need to consider regarding the Thrift Savings Plan? Find out now by downloading my FREE book, The TSP Millionaire: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock Bonus: December is the month that most Federal and Postal employees choo…
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The end of the year is here. December is the month that most Federal and Postal employees choose to retire. Is this the month you should retire? How can you make sure that you are maximizing your retirement? There are so many questions that need to be answered, and we can help you create a Strategic Retirement Plan. We have a complimentary Federal …
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There's just a few days left to make your final choices for Open Season 2024. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses the challenges and changes that have just happened to your health benefits via the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program. Our goal is to inform and educate you as best we can but it's been a rough couple of weeks. But be encourage…
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INTEGRATION WITH MEDICARE! That's the new buzzword for Postal & Federal Employees and Retirees. Open Season is here! In this episode, Elizabeth discusses the massive changes that have just happened to your health benefits via the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program. If you are unsure about what you need to do during this Open Season, we have…
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Attention all Postal and Federal Employees: Open Season is here! That means big changes are no longer future-speak, they have now arrived, like it or not. In this episode, Elizabeth Inman candidly shares from the heart and gives perspective and hope to Postal workers and Annuitants regarding the massive changes that have just happened to your healt…
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Attention all Postal and Federal Employees: Open Season is just 4 days away... Are you ready? Change is not coming... It's already here! In this episode, Elizabeth Inman gives you important information about this year's Open Season as Postal workers and retirees face new challenges with the commencement of the new Postal Service Health Benefits Pro…
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Attention all Postal and Federal Employees: Open Season is just days away... Are you ready? Do you know what to do? If you are unsure about the massive changes coming in the next few weeks, we have good news for you. Elizabeth Inman and her team of benefit coordinators is ready to help you. We also have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival K…
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Attention all Postal and Federal Employees: Open Season is days away. Are you ready? Do you know what to do? If not, then this is a must-see video for you! In this episode, Elizabeth Inman shares Open Season enrollment instructions, as well as the exceptions to the new Integration with Medicare. Prescription coverage for Postal Annuitants and their…
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ATTENTION ALL FEDERAL AND POSTAL EMPLOYEES: Did you know that the Federal Government is projecting that the end of 2024 will be a record year for Federal and Postal employees to retire? The end of the year is one of the most popular dates that Federal and Postal employees choose to retire. Are you planning to do the same? If so, watch this video fo…
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We are just over 30 days away from Open Season. That got here fast! Do you have all the information you need to make a quality decision about your healthcare benefits? The new Postal Service Health Benefit Premiums have been announced, but the plan brochures aren't here yet. The good news? In this brief podcast, Elizabeth Inman shows you where you …
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The new Postal Service Health Benefit Premiums have been announced! In this informative podcast, Elizabeth unveils the new online platform, www.Login.gov. Each week, Elizabeth Inman tackles vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees and annuitants (retirees). Don't miss our next few episodes as we do a deep dive on the new plan…
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The new Postal Service Health Benefit Plans have been announced! In this informative podcast, Elizabeth reviews CROSSWALK, the key to finding your enrollment codes and choosing your specific health plan. Last call... there's only 5 days left to sign-up for the Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B. Deadline: September 30, 2024. Links to the…
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees who are US Veterans. Listen in as Elizabeth Inman gives warning for those about to enroll in the Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B which is just about to end. There is an unforeseen conflict in coverage that US Veterans must be aware of in order to no…
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Calling all postal employees and retirees! Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal employees and annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B. If these Special Enrollment Medicare Part B forms are not completed and postmarked by September 30th, you will be hit with a penalty …
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Get Your Social Security Report FREE when you request the FEBC Federal Retirement Survival Kit! Elizabeth Inman has made the process of retiring from the Federal Government much easier by creating a Federal Retirement "Survival Kit" that you can have for FREE (a $350. value). This includes a one-hour consultation where you can get all your question…
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Federal Retirement is Hard! So, what's the good news? Elizabeth Inman has made the process much easier by creating a Federal Retirement "Survival Kit" that you can have for FREE (a $350. value). This includes a one-hour consultation where you can get all your questions answered and at the same time, receive printed step-by-step instructions and all…
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Federal Retirement is Hard! So, what's the good news? Elizabeth Inman has made the process much easier by creating a Federal Retirement "Survival Kit" that you can have for FREE (a $350. value). This includes a one-hour consultation where you can get all your questions answered and at the same time, receive printed step-by-step instructions and all…
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now (you must do this before September 30th, 2024)! In Part 4 of this step-by-step, four-part series, you will learn the exact forms and process you need to avoid big penalties and the links to t…
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now (you must do this before September 30th, 2024)! In Part 3 of this step-by-step, four-part series, you will learn the exact forms and process you need to avoid big penalties and the links to t…
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now (you must do this before September 30th, 2024)! In Part 2 of this step-by-step, four-part series, you will learn the exact forms and process you need to avoid big penalties and the links to t…
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now. Learn how and when to take action that can save you from significant penalties. Federal employees will benefit from this information as this process is coming to the other Federal agencies s…
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In this season's third episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman deconstructs the confusing details of the new Postal Health Benefit Plan. You will learn when you need to sign up for Medicare Part B and the financial penalties you will incur if you do not sign up at the right time. DID YOU KNOW? There are landma…
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In this season's second episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman opens up about her past postal career, starting FEBC, and why she does what she does to help other Federal and Postal employees maximize their retirement. If you don't know who Elizabeth is... this one's for you. There are 5 dangers to Federal Ret…
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In this season's first episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman shares the upcoming topics that will be covered in Season 4. There are 5 dangers to Federal Retirement. Do you know what they are? If not, then we invite you to attend a free online educational seminar entitled "The 5 Dangers of Federal Retirement"…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season and specifically where you can go to get the rates and information you need to ensure you have made the right decisions for your 2024 healthcare needs. Many premiums have increased in price with less benefits. DID YOU…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season. There are only a few hours left to make changes to your plan. Many premiums have increased in price with less benefits. Know which ones to look for. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season. There are only a few days lift to make changes to your plan. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act IN 2024. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to hel…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act IN 2024. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal employee get educated and manag…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on new changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Portal that will streamline both TSP withdrawals and loans. This is great news as it puts more information and control in YOUR hands. Elizabeth also shares some recent interactions her clients hav…
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FEBC's Elizabeth Inman interviews GEHA's RAj Vavilala to discuss this year's open season. What has changed this year? What do we need to look out for? Is there any new information on postal reform? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal …
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, we hear valuable information about Medicare Part B election as the Postal Service Health Benefits Program approaches. There has not been a lot of information made available to postal employees, but we have the details you need to know to protect the health benefits for you AND y…
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What are the coming changes for Postal employees and retirees health benefits and premiums? We find out in this second portion of an interview with Federal Insurance expert, Kerin Barngrover. There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth Inman is leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal …
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What are the coming changes for Postal employees and retirees health benefits and premiums? We find out in this second portion of an interview with Federal Insurance expert, Kerin Barngrover. There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth Inman is leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal …
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What are the coming changes for Postal employees and retirees health benefits and premiums? We find out in this first-of-three episodes of the FEBC podcast. Elizabeth Inman has a candid conversation with a senior insurance executive. There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth Inman is leading a nationwide cam…
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In this follow-up episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, we hear valuable information from FEBC Vice-President and Elizabeth's son, Bryan Fentress. So, what's going on in the Postal world that has so many employees and retirees calling these two? It's the landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabe…
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In this unique episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, we finally get to meet FEBC Vice-President and Elizabeth's son, Bryan Fentress. So, what's going on in the Postal world that has so many employees and retirees calling these two? It's the landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan a…
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In part eight of this FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about how the USPS Health Benefit Program (Postal Reform) will affect Annuitants (Retired Postal Employees). What will you need to know before the Open Season? What are you required to do during the Open Season? Find out in this week's podcast. The Postal Refo…
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In part seven of this FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about how the USPS Health Benefit Program (Postal Reform) will affect postal retirees (also known as Annuitants). How will this new program affect your out of pocket expenses? Find out in this week's podcast. The Postal Reform Act raises these concerns for Pos…
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