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Retirement can be a tricky affair these days for many. It may be even trickier for Federal and Postal employees. According to Elizabeth Inman, ChFEBC, a nationally recognized Federal Benefits Educator, Author, Speaker, and Federal Retirement Specialist, who retired from the USPS with over 23 years of Federal service, "Without a proper understanding of the options and the landmines, it’s easy to make some well-meaning yet costly mistakes when you retire as a Federal or Postal employee. These ...
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Tri-Cities Influencer Podcast is aimed at the aspiring leaders of Tri-Cities Washington. Our mission is two-fold: 1. To inspire breakthrough leadership in listeners and their sphere of influence in the Tri-Cities. 2. To showcase leaders who are right now making a difference in their organizations and beyond. Please join us as we explore what makes the Tri-Cities great, and the people that make it that way.
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The Lives of Women in History is a podcast about the fascinating and inspiring stories of women from colonial days to the early 1900s. These women settled new lands, traveled the ocean, drove covered wagons, built cities and communities, were cattle rustlers and bank robbers, educators and politicians, stood up against racism and fought for the right to vote, got married and raised families, and so much more. Hosted, researched, and written by April Rogers. I believe that every woman's story ...
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now (you must do this before September 30th, 2024)! In Part 3 of this step-by-step, four-part series, you will learn the exact forms and process you need to avoid big penalties and the links to t…
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now (you must do this before September 30th, 2024)! In Part 2 of this step-by-step, four-part series, you will learn the exact forms and process you need to avoid big penalties and the links to t…
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now (you must do this before September 30th, 2024)! In this step-by-step four-part series, you will learn the exact forms and process you need to avoid big penalties and the links to these forms …
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Elizabeth Inman shares vitally important information for our nation's Postal annuitants (retirees) regarding the Special Enrollment Period happening right now. Learn how and when to take action that can save you from significant penalties. Federal employees will benefit from this information as this process is coming to the other Federal agencies s…
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In this season's third episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman deconstructs the confusing details of the new Postal Health Benefit Plan. You will learn when you need to sign up for Medicare Part B and the financial penalties you will incur if you do not sign up at the right time. DID YOU KNOW? There are landma…
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In this season's second episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman opens up about her past postal career, starting FEBC, and why she does what she does to help other Federal and Postal employees maximize their retirement. If you don't know who Elizabeth is... this one's for you. There are 5 dangers to Federal Ret…
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In this season's first episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman shares the upcoming topics that will be covered in Season 4. There are 5 dangers to Federal Retirement. Do you know what they are? If not, then we invite you to attend a free online educational seminar entitled "The 5 Dangers of Federal Retirement"…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season and specifically where you can go to get the rates and information you need to ensure you have made the right decisions for your 2024 healthcare needs. Many premiums have increased in price with less benefits. DID YOU…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season. There are only a few hours left to make changes to your plan. Many premiums have increased in price with less benefits. Know which ones to look for. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season. There are only a few days lift to make changes to your plan. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act IN 2024. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to hel…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on the current Open Season. DID YOU KNOW? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act IN 2024. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal employee get educated and manag…
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, Elizabeth Inman gives us an update on new changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Portal that will streamline both TSP withdrawals and loans. This is great news as it puts more information and control in YOUR hands. Elizabeth also shares some recent interactions her clients hav…
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FEBC's Elizabeth Inman interviews GEHA's RAj Vavilala to discuss this year's open season. What has changed this year? What do we need to look out for? Is there any new information on postal reform? There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan are leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal …
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In this episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, we hear valuable information about Medicare Part B election as the Postal Service Health Benefits Program approaches. There has not been a lot of information made available to postal employees, but we have the details you need to know to protect the health benefits for you AND y…
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What are the coming changes for Postal employees and retirees health benefits and premiums? We find out in this second portion of an interview with Federal Insurance expert, Kerin Barngrover. There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth Inman is leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal …
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What are the coming changes for Postal employees and retirees health benefits and premiums? We find out in this second portion of an interview with Federal Insurance expert, Kerin Barngrover. There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth Inman is leading a nationwide campaign to help you, the Federal and Postal …
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What are the coming changes for Postal employees and retirees health benefits and premiums? We find out in this first-of-three episodes of the FEBC podcast. Elizabeth Inman has a candid conversation with a senior insurance executive. There are landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth Inman is leading a nationwide cam…
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In this follow-up episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, we hear valuable information from FEBC Vice-President and Elizabeth's son, Bryan Fentress. So, what's going on in the Postal world that has so many employees and retirees calling these two? It's the landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabe…
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In this unique episode of the Federal Employee Benefit Coordinator's Podcast, we finally get to meet FEBC Vice-President and Elizabeth's son, Bryan Fentress. So, what's going on in the Postal world that has so many employees and retirees calling these two? It's the landmark changes coming with the new Postal Health Reform Act. Elizabeth and Bryan a…
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In part eight of this FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about how the USPS Health Benefit Program (Postal Reform) will affect Annuitants (Retired Postal Employees). What will you need to know before the Open Season? What are you required to do during the Open Season? Find out in this week's podcast. The Postal Refo…
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In part seven of this FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about how the USPS Health Benefit Program (Postal Reform) will affect postal retirees (also known as Annuitants). How will this new program affect your out of pocket expenses? Find out in this week's podcast. The Postal Reform Act raises these concerns for Pos…
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In part six of this FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about the three exceptions to the USPS Health Benefit Program requirement to enroll in Medicare Part B. These exceptions apply to both you and your family's health coverage. Do you quality for these exceptions? Are there other alternatives to be considered? Find…
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In part five of this FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about the coming changes to the USPS Health Benefit Program and specifically how this new program will affect your family and their health coverage, based on your age at the time of selection. Will you have to enroll your family in Medicare Part B? What are the…
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In part four of this new FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about the coming changes to the USPS Health Benefit Program and how this new program will affect those who are approaching retirement. Will you have to enroll in Medicare Part B? What are the exceptions? What about the rest of my family? Find out in this we…
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In part three of this new FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about the coming changes to the USPS Health Benefit Program and how OPM is launching a new enrollment platform that will be a significant undertaking with heavy call volume expected. The Postal Reform Act raises these concerns for Postal & Federal Retirees…
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In part two of this new FEBC podcast series on the Postal Reform Act, Elizabeth Inman talks about the coming changes to the USPS Health Benefit Program and how this is a precursor to changes that will be made within the other Federal agencies in years to come. The Postal Reform Act raises these concerns for both Postal & Federal Retirees: 1. Am I g…
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In this new FEBC podcast series, Elizabeth Inman takes a deep dive into Postal Reform and talks about the coming changes to the USPS Health Benefit Program. There are two main concerns for Postal & Federal Retirees: 1. Am I going to have enough income in retirement? 2. What if something significant happens to my health? FEBC Online Online Resources…
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In this final episode in the TSP Millionaire Podcast, Elizabeth reveals a powerful tool to help you grow and protect your TSP account, the Risk-Guard™ Process. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free D…
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Helen Keller was an author, lecturer, and crusader for the handicapped. Born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, She lost her sight and hearing at the age of nineteen months to an illness now believed to have been scarlet fever.Join us at The Lives of Women in History Facebook group. Email womensettlers@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…
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If you are a Federal or Postal Employee, then this podcast episode is for you! Elizabeth Inman walks you through the steps necessary to become a TSP millionaire. You can find out more by visiting our website, www.FEBCnow.com and download a FREE ebook of "The Six Keys to Understanding the new TSP Mutual Fund Window." What's Inside this Episode: 1:10…
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In Part 3 of the TSP Millionaire series, Elizabeth Inman shows you the powerful tools at your disposal to plan your retirement and maximize your income. You can access these free tools by visiting the website, www.FEBCnow.com and select the Resource Center tab. What's Inside this Episode: 0:00 FREE Resources available to you right now 5:01 Your TSP…
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Join fellow FERS retiree, Elizabeth Inman for part two of this 5-part series on how Federal & Postal Employees can become a Thrift Savings Plan Millionaire (TSP). In part two, Elizabeth gives you some late-breaking news about several improvements to the TSP website. Plus, there are a few things that you must know about the Secure Act 2.0 that will …
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Sarah Jane Woodson Early was an African American educator, author, and feminist. For 30 years she was a teacher and school principal in Ohio, and in the South after the Civil War. In 1866 she became the first African American woman professor when she was hired by Wilberforce University to teach Latin and English. email womensettlers@gmail.com Join …
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Minna Canth was a Finnish writer and social activist. She began to write as a widow raising seven children. Her work addressed issues of women's rights and gender equality, particularly in the context of a prevailing culture she considered against permitting the expression and realization of women's aspirations. The Worker's Wife and The Pastor's F…
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Elizabeth Murray was born in Scotland and orphaned by the time she was 11. She eventually moved to the American Colonies and later became an independent business woman running her own shop in 18th Century Boston. She survived the turmoil of the American Revolution all while teaching young women how to run their own businesses.Join us on Facebook at…
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Join fellow FERS retiree, Elizabeth Inman for part one of this 5-part series on how Federal & Postal Employees can become a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Millionaire . In part one, we start with some foundational information and give you an update on how the TSP funds are currently performing. The FERS retirement system can be likened to a three-legged…
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In this Episode: With the markets continued uncertainty, how are the various TSP funds doing? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Let's find out. TSP Millionaires? Here's the numbers. That pesky TSP issue when you do a like-for-like transfer... Action Alert: OPM changes to login security and how to fix this! When customer service & support is …
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As a small child, she was stolen from her home. Placed aboard a dank, dark, disease-infested ship and chained to stranges for months. Somehow she managed to survive the journey. The young nameless girl, missing her two front teeth, was purchased by the Wheatley family and given the name of Phillis. The Wheatleys soon discovered how bright the littl…
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Join FEBC President, Elizabeth Inman as she gives you this week’s rundown on all things that pertain to your Federal Benefits. In this brief episode, there’s no fluff... it’s “Just the Facts!” Coming soon, Bryan Fentress will be joining Elizabeth at the microphone to give you the news and information you need to know. Today’s Topics: • Getting Divo…
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We are well underway moving through 2023! Join Elizabeth Inman as she shares some exciting news and provides you with up-to-date information and news that affects YOU. We have several big changes on the horizon that will help you protect and maximize your Federal retirement. So sit back, grab your coffee and let's talk about your Federal retirement…
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Cynthia MacFarlan, a Chicago area native, moved to the Tri-Cities in 2000. As a Speech/Language pathologist for more than forty years, Mrs. MacFarlan has worked with people of all ages, in multiple settings and across all levels of care to help them with communication disorders. Mrs. MacFarlan’s love of animals and therapeutic skills led her to for…
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Torey founded BrandCraft in 2012. An artist at heart with an entrepreneurial spirit. Torey’s background winds through Science & Engineering (a registered Civil Engineer) until he decided to chase his true passion – marketing. After short stints away, the Tri-Cities area lured him back to plant roots and put up shop. Free time consists of golf, coac…
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Mary Church was born to enslaved parents in 1863. Her mother and father both had white fathers who took interest in their lives and made sure they were educated. The family was eventually free of their bondage and went on to be business owners and gain significant wealth. Mary attended unsegregated schools and eventually went to college and graduat…
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What were the big news stories for Federal Employees for 2022? Join Elizabeth and Kim to find out. They walk through the year's biggest changes and what you still need to consider before the year ends. As we head into 2023, what should you be considering for your retirement dreams and goals and how can FEBC help? Feel free to contact us: Toll Free:…
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Listen for news of how you can win a brand new Apple Watch Series 8! During this episode, Elizabeth shares some updates about possible things to watch out for within the NEW TSP transition. If you haven't already created your new account, now is the time. Don't get caught off guard and come up with missing information. If you need help, the FEBC te…
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As a Federal Employee, there are many possible effects that the Postal Service Reform may have on things like "Open Season & Open Enrollment". What about Medicare & Social Security? Elizabeth will talk about that on today's podcast. Feel free to contact us: Toll Free: (833) 693-3388 or Direct: (918) 396-5171 Elizabeth@FEBCnow.com http://www.febcnow…
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Do you think everything seems to be changing this year? What changes are there during "Open Season or Open Enrollment"? Elizabeth gives insight into what you'll need to think about as you head into this important part of the year? Feel free to contact us: Toll Free: (833) 693-3388 or Direct: (918) 396-5171 Elizabeth@FEBCnow.com http://www.febcnow.c…
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