FedSmart

About FedSmart

Helping equip federal employees with the knowledge they need to prepare to retire.

Publisher

FedSmart

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Apr 2022

Latest episode

27 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Aug 2026

   What Does A Great Federal Retirement Plan Look Like

   What actually makes a federal retirement plan a great one? In this episode of the FedSmart Podcast, Jesse Black andSteven Puckett break down the key elements they believe federal employees should consider when preparing for retirement. They discuss retirement income from FERS, Social Security and the TSP, the importance of maintaining reservesfor inflation and unexpected expenses, and why retirement planning should go beyond the numbers. They also explore an often-overlooked question: What are youretiring to? Whether retirement is approaching or still several yearsaway, this episode offers practical considerations to help you think more intentionally about your income, lifestyle, goals and the kind of retirement you want to build.

2. 

   21 Jul 2026

   The #1 Federal Retirement Misconception: "My Pension Is Enough"

   Think your federal pension will cover retirement on its own?Jesse Black and Steven Puckett break down the biggest misconception they see after 22 years of helping federal employees retire: relying solely on your pension instead of building a real income strategy. Learn why the FERS systemdepends on a "three-legged stool" of pension, Social Security, and TSP, why your pension alone often can't keep up with inflation, and why "never touching your TSP" isn't the brag people think it is. Whether you're years from retirement or already there, this episode will help you start planning intentionally for the retirement you actually want.

3. 

   14 May 2026

   TSP Withdrawal Rules in Retirement

   Jesse Black and Steven Puckett break down the updated TSPwithdrawal rules for federal employees in retirement. In this episode, they cover lump sum withdrawals, installment payments, TSP annuities, tax withholding considerations, and important details retirees should understand before accessing their retirement savings. Practical, easy-to-followinformation designed to help federal employees better understand how TSP withdrawals work in retirement.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

284,261

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

68

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