A big refund feels good, but getting more of your money throughout the year may feel better
A big refund feels good, but getting more of your money throughout the year may feel better  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Apr 16 2026
Description: Many federal employees treat tax refunds as a bonus, even though they reflect pay that could have arrived earlier with different planning. In a moment when many families are reassessing work, finances, and long‑term decisions like college, timing and strategy matter. Here to help feds think through both is president of Armed Forces Mutual, Mike Meese.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.