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Are you truly ready to retire? This episode of the CD Financial Podcast dives into key questions about eligibility and financial management, helping you to understand the path to getting ready for retirement. We discuss essential aspects of retirement planning to ensure your financial planning is robust.

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CD Financial helps federal employees and near-retirees create sustainable, tax-smart retirement income. Expect weekly strategies on 401K, FERS, TSP, Social Security timing, tax planning, and health-meets-wealth habits—clear, practical, compliant.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro — The Retirement Readiness Checklist (ready, eligible, afford)
1:24 Retirement mindset — how to visualize your day-to-day after work
3:10 Federal retirement eligibility — MRA + years of service basics
5:45 Can you afford to retire? Income sources and expense reality check
8:30 Turning TSP/401(k)/IRA savings into retirement income planning
11:00 Health insurance, FEHB, Medicare, and out-of-pocket costs
12:50 Estimating monthly expenses using net pay, deductions, and allotments
15:20 Part-time work in retirement — when it reduces income pressure
17:30 Lifestyle planning — spending shifts, travel, and staying active
20:00 Wrap-up — build your written retirement income plan and checklist

Advisory services are offered through CD Financial LLC dba CD Financial, an Investment Advisor in the State of California. Insurance products and services are offered through CD Financial & Insurance Services LLC, an affiliated company.
Opinions expressed herein are solely those of CD Financial and our editorial staff. The information contained in this material has been derived from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy and completeness and does not purport to be a complete analysis of the materials discussed. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser prior to implementation.

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Are you truly retirement ready — financially secure, lifestyle-aligned, and prepared for life after work? Learn the key retirement planning questions and readiness checklist every pre-retiree should ask to avoid blind spots and achieve confidence in retirement.

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👋 WHO ARE WE?
CD Financial helps federal employees and near-retirees create sustainable, tax-smart retirement income. Expect weekly strategies on 401K, FERS, TSP, Social Security timing, tax planning, and health-meets-wealth habits—clear, practical, compliant.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Are You Ready to Retire? Two Questions That Matter Most
0:24 What’s Most Important to You in Retirement? Lifestyle & Priorities
0:52 Why Visualizing Your Retirement Life Is Critical
1:16 Can You Afford to Retire If Nothing Changes Financially?
2:02 How Long Does Your Money Need to Last in Retirement?
2:37 What a Successful Retirement Plan Should Really Do
3:10 Why You Don’t Need to Work Longer — You Need a Better Plan

Advisory services are offered through CD Financial LLC dba CD Financial, an Investment Advisor in the State of California. Insurance products and services are offered through CD Financial & Insurance Services LLC, an affiliated company.
Opinions expressed herein are solely those of CD Financial and our editorial staff. The information contained in this material has been derived from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy and completeness and does not purport to be a complete analysis of the materials discussed. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser prior to implementation.

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Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) & Medicare Part B Explained: What Every Federal Worker and Retiree Must Know in 2025” — get the facts on FEHB cost changes, Medicare coordination, and retirement health planning to avoid unnecessary premium spending and coverage gaps. Discover whether combining FEHB with Medicare Part B or supplements makes sense for you. 👇

Understanding how FEHB works with Medicare Part B and retirement is one of the most important financial planning decisions federal employees face — and it can save you thousands in premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Federal Benefits Open Season Info: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/
Medicare & FEHB Coordination Guide: https://www.medicare.tools/question/fehb-and-medicare-how-they-work-together-in-2025
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CD Financial helps federal employees and near-retirees create sustainable, tax-smart retirement income. Expect weekly strategies on 401K, FERS, TSP, Social Security timing, tax planning, and health-meets-wealth habits—clear, practical, compliant.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 FEHB vs Medicare Part B: The Decision Federal Employees Face
0:31 Meet Ann Vanderslice and Why This Topic Matters
1:25 Why Federal Employees Can Opt Out of Medicare Part B
2:57 FEHB Premium Increases: Recent Trends and What They Mean
5:12 FEHB Costs in Retirement: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)
7:20 How FEHB Premium Sharing Works and Why the OPM Cap Matters
9:02 FEHB as a “Part B Replacement” vs Pairing FEHB with Medicare
10:41 FEHB Part B Incentives and Rebates: Why Insurers Offer Them
12:01 Real Examples: Comparing FEHB Premiums Across Different Plans
14:14 Suspending FEHB and Medicare Advantage (Part C): Key Rules
22:53 Medicare Part B + Supplement + Part D: Cost Factors to Compare
17:47 Open Season Timing and Switching FEHB Plans
26:33 Preventive Health and Staying Active: Closing Takeaways

Advisory services are offered through CD Financial LLC dba CD Financial, an Investment Advisor in the State of California. Insurance products and services are offered through CD Financial & Insurance Services LLC, an affiliated company.
Opinions expressed herein are solely those of CD Financial and our editorial staff. The information contained in this material has been derived from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy and completeness and does not purport to be a complete analysis of the materials discussed. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser prior to implementation.

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