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VERA-Retirement-Guide-Federal-Employees

Are you a federal employee considering Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)? This comprehensive guide breaks down eligibility, benefits, and financial impacts, including how VERA affects your pension, health insurance (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Learn the key steps to avoid costly mistakes, understand your FERS Special Retirement Supplement, and maximize your retirement benefits.

🎙 Watch our YouTube Podcast for expert insights.
📚 Join our “Retire Right” On-Demand Class to make informed decisions.

Read now to take control of your federal retirement!

Fork in the Road: Frequently Asked Questions

What should Federal Employees facing the Fork in the Road do? As a Federal Employee Benefits expert, my primary advice—though not intended to be self-serving—is

Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees

https://youtu.be/EQqQhWMzTKs Federal Employees need to know what to anticipate if they choose to accept the Deferred Resignation package issued January 2025 to civilian federal employees.

Can you get a Personalized FERS Benefits Summary?

“Hello, Will OPM issue me a personal FERS Benefits Summary upon request (i.e., similar to the personalized benefit summary issued by Social Security) based on

What if you become a survivor before your annuity kicks in?

“My husband and I both had careers with the National Park Service. He carried the family insurance for us. He retired in 2021 and did

Choosing between Deferred Retirement and Postponed Retirement

“I plan to retire at age 57 with an MRA + 10 option. I don’t plan on taking my FERS retirement out until later age

Disability Retirement

What is a Disability Retirement under FERS? Unlike the Immediate, Deferred, or Postponed Retirements, the Disability Retirement is a unique type of retirement only offered

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Postponed Retirement

What is a Postponed Retirement under FERS? A Postponed Retirement is another alternative option of federal retirement that is similar to the Deferred Retirement option. Both options

Postponing Retirement Past 62

I worked for the federal govt for 11 years. I was born in 1960 January. I was 56 at the time of separation. Need to

Pros and cons of a VERA

VERA-Retirement-Guide-Federal-Employees

Are you a federal employee considering Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)? This comprehensive guide breaks down eligibility, benefits, and financial impacts, including how VERA affects your pension, health insurance (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Learn the key steps to avoid costly mistakes, understand your FERS Special Retirement Supplement, and maximize your retirement benefits.

🎙 Watch our YouTube Podcast for expert insights.
📚 Join our “Retire Right” On-Demand Class to make informed decisions.

Read now to take control of your federal retirement!

Fork in the Road: Frequently Asked Questions

What should Federal Employees facing the Fork in the Road do? As a Federal Employee Benefits expert, my primary advice—though not intended to be self-serving—is

Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees

https://youtu.be/EQqQhWMzTKs Federal Employees need to know what to anticipate if they choose to accept the Deferred Resignation package issued January 2025 to civilian federal employees.

Can you get a Personalized FERS Benefits Summary?

Can you get a Personalized FERS Benefits Summary?

“Hello, Will OPM issue me a personal FERS Benefits Summary upon request (i.e., similar to the personalized benefit summary issued by Social Security) based on

What if you become a survivor before your annuity kicks in?

What if you become a survivor before your annuity kicks in?

“My husband and I both had careers with the National Park Service. He carried the family insurance for us. He retired in 2021 and did

Deferred Retirement and Postponed Retirement

Choosing between Deferred Retirement and Postponed Retirement

“I plan to retire at age 57 with an MRA + 10 option. I don’t plan on taking my FERS retirement out until later age

Disability Retirement

What is a Disability Retirement under FERS? Unlike the Immediate, Deferred, or Postponed Retirements, the Disability Retirement is a unique type of retirement only offered

Leaving Federal Service

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Postponed Retirement

What is a Postponed Retirement under FERS? A Postponed Retirement is another alternative option of federal retirement that is similar to the Deferred Retirement option. Both options

Postponed Retirement

Postponing Retirement Past 62

I worked for the federal govt for 11 years. I was born in 1960 January. I was 56 at the time of separation. Need to

VERA-Retirement-Guide-Federal-Employees

Are you a federal employee considering Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)? This comprehensive guide breaks down eligibility, benefits, and financial impacts, including how VERA affects your pension, health insurance (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Learn the key steps to avoid costly mistakes, understand your FERS Special Retirement Supplement, and maximize your retirement benefits.

🎙 Watch our YouTube Podcast for expert insights.
📚 Join our “Retire Right” On-Demand Class to make informed decisions.

Read now to take control of your federal retirement!

Fork in the Road: Frequently Asked Questions

What should Federal Employees facing the Fork in the Road do? As a Federal Employee Benefits expert, my primary advice—though not intended to be self-serving—is

Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees

https://youtu.be/EQqQhWMzTKs Federal Employees need to know what to anticipate if they choose to accept the Deferred Resignation package issued January 2025 to civilian federal employees.

Can you get a Personalized FERS Benefits Summary?

“Hello, Will OPM issue me a personal FERS Benefits Summary upon request (i.e., similar to the personalized benefit summary issued by Social Security) based on

What if you become a survivor before your annuity kicks in?

“My husband and I both had careers with the National Park Service. He carried the family insurance for us. He retired in 2021 and did

Choosing between Deferred Retirement and Postponed Retirement

“I plan to retire at age 57 with an MRA + 10 option. I don’t plan on taking my FERS retirement out until later age

Disability Retirement

What is a Disability Retirement under FERS? Unlike the Immediate, Deferred, or Postponed Retirements, the Disability Retirement is a unique type of retirement only offered

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Postponed Retirement

What is a Postponed Retirement under FERS? A Postponed Retirement is another alternative option of federal retirement that is similar to the Deferred Retirement option. Both options

Postponing Retirement Past 62

I worked for the federal govt for 11 years. I was born in 1960 January. I was 56 at the time of separation. Need to

Pros and cons of a VERA

VERA-Retirement-Guide-Federal-Employees

Are you a federal employee considering Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)? This comprehensive guide breaks down eligibility, benefits, and financial impacts, including how VERA affects your pension, health insurance (FEHB), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Learn the key steps to avoid costly mistakes, understand your FERS Special Retirement Supplement, and maximize your retirement benefits.

🎙 Watch our YouTube Podcast for expert insights.
📚 Join our “Retire Right” On-Demand Class to make informed decisions.

Read now to take control of your federal retirement!

Fork in the Road: Frequently Asked Questions

What should Federal Employees facing the Fork in the Road do? As a Federal Employee Benefits expert, my primary advice—though not intended to be self-serving—is

Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees

https://youtu.be/EQqQhWMzTKs Federal Employees need to know what to anticipate if they choose to accept the Deferred Resignation package issued January 2025 to civilian federal employees.

Can you get a Personalized FERS Benefits Summary?

Can you get a Personalized FERS Benefits Summary?

“Hello, Will OPM issue me a personal FERS Benefits Summary upon request (i.e., similar to the personalized benefit summary issued by Social Security) based on

What if you become a survivor before your annuity kicks in?

What if you become a survivor before your annuity kicks in?

“My husband and I both had careers with the National Park Service. He carried the family insurance for us. He retired in 2021 and did

Deferred Retirement and Postponed Retirement

Choosing between Deferred Retirement and Postponed Retirement

“I plan to retire at age 57 with an MRA + 10 option. I don’t plan on taking my FERS retirement out until later age

Disability Retirement

What is a Disability Retirement under FERS? Unlike the Immediate, Deferred, or Postponed Retirements, the Disability Retirement is a unique type of retirement only offered

Leaving Federal Service

Leaving Federal Service for Private Sector

I am considering leaving federal civilian employment after 14 years, which includes 8.5 years of military service. I read that I can still draw the

Postponed Retirement

What is a Postponed Retirement under FERS? A Postponed Retirement is another alternative option of federal retirement that is similar to the Deferred Retirement option. Both options

Postponed Retirement

Postponing Retirement Past 62

I worked for the federal govt for 11 years. I was born in 1960 January. I was 56 at the time of separation. Need to

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