# Episode 102: Federal Employee Retirement in 2025

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Podcast: [Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471)
Published: 2025-10-13T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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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