# Episode 125: Retirement Intelligence: Preparing Federal Employees for the Emotional Side of Retirement with Bob Laura

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Podcast: [Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471)
Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if being financially ready for retirement is only half of the equation? In this episode, we sit down with Bob Laura, financial planner, speaker, author of Retirement Intelligence , and pioneer in the psychology and social science of retirement and legacy planning. He joins us to share how to prepare for the transition beyond the numbers and create a meaningful retirement before you leave the workforce. Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC Resources Mentioned: Fill out the Mason & Associates Podcast Listener Survey for a chance to win a copy of Retirement Intelligence Retirement Intelligence by Bob Laura Bob Laura: LinkedIn Mason & Associates: LinkedIn John Mason: LinkedIn Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn

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