Episodes: 131
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 1.7k subscribers
Instagram: 21 followers
Publicly listed emails
masonfp@masonllc.net
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John Mason - Financial planner and co-host at Mason & Associates, a firm specializing in financial planning for federal employees.
Tommy Blackburn - Financial planner and co-host at Mason & Associates, a firm specializing in financial planning for federal employees.
Bob Laura - The Emotional And Psychological Transition Into Retirement, Retirement Readiness Beyond Financial Preparation, And Legacy Planning.
Episode 128: How Do I Choose a Financial Planner?
October 12, 2026
How can you tell whether a financial planner is genuinely credible, or whether you're being pushed into a decision you may regret? In this episode, we explore two sides of financial planning that can have a big impact on how confidently you use your money and choose professional advice. We start by looking at how our memories of the past can influence today's spending decisions, why we can become anchored to what things used to cost, and how putting expenses into the context of your current i...
Episode 127: License to Shop, Not to Drop: An Honest Look at Insurance with Broc Buckles
September 28, 2026
Insurance is one of those parts of financial planning that most people would rather not think about, but getting it wrong can have a much bigger impact than choosing the wrong investment. It's not particularly exciting, and ideally you'll never need to use it, but the right coverage can provide the foundation that allows the rest of a financial plan to work as intended. In today's episode, we're dissecting the role insurance plays in financial planning with Broc Buckles, co-founder of BC Brok...
Episode 126: When Should I Start Taking Social Security?
September 14, 2026
When should you claim Social Security, and how do you know if the "optimal" strategy actually fits your retirement plan? In this episode, we react to a White Coat Investor article exploring whether Social Security should be claimed early and invested or delayed for a larger guaranteed benefit. You'll learn why Social Security optimization is about more than a simple break-even calculation, how delaying one spouse's benefit to age 70 can create higher lifetime and survivor income, and why fede...
Retire Today · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Money for Life with Eric Roberge, CFP · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Retirement researchers, financial planners, authors, speakers, and other recognized professionals with specialized expertise in retirement transitions, legacy planning, or federal employee financial strategy. Common among recent guests: Authored books on retirement or financial planning; Built recognized expertise in retirement psychology, legacy planning, or federal benefits; Established careers as speakers, researchers, or financial professionals. Recent guests include Bob Laura.
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