What is the Financial Impact of an Early Retirement from Federal Service?
What is a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA), and what is the financial impact for federal employees?
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Can I Do Both a VERA and SSDI?
I have numerous disabilities resulting from my military service. Can I do a VERA under FERS with 25 years of service at age 45 and claim SSDI?
BLM Provides Options to Employees Impacted by Agency Relocation
BLM employees who were asked to relocate from the Washington office recently faced a decision deadline. The agency has detailed their remaining options.
When is the Best Date to Take SSA’s Early Out Retirement Offer?
SSA is offering some of its employees an “early out” on retirement. The author explains the best dates for these employees to plan their retirement.
NLRB Offering Early Retirement
The National Labor Relations Board has announced it will begin offering early retirement to some federal employees.
USDA Plans to Move Hundreds of Federal Employees Out of Washington, DC
The Agriculture Department announced plans to move several hundred of its employees outside of Washington, DC.
Buy Out vs. Early Out – Which is Better?
Buy outs and early outs are two incentive programs offered to restructure the federal workforce. How can an employee determine which is better?
I Took EPA’s Buyout Offer; When Should I Leave?
I took the EPA’s VERA/VSIP offer and am wondering when to set the effective date of my retirement.
Retirement Benefits When Leaving Federal Service
What retirement benefits will you have available when you decide to retire from federal service? This is what you can expect.
What You Should Know (and Do) If Your Agency is Downsizing
If your agency is downsizing, there are important things you should know. The author provides answers to some common questions about a RIF, VERA, and VSIP.
