Should You Take the Federal Buyout? A Guide to VERA and VSIP in 2026
A VERA or VSIP offer can seem like a golden ticket, but early retirement comes with permanent reductions to your pension, TSP, and Social Security.
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Federal Employees May See Bigger Payouts for Voluntary Separation Under New Proposal
A new bill would significantly alter the VSIP buyout program, providing federal employees with greater financial incentives to resign their positions.
How the Supreme Court Decision on Workforce Cuts Could Impact Federal Employees
What are the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision for federal employees?
What Federal Employees Need to Know About RIFs and Early Retirement
Federal employees who are facing RIFs and early retirements need to know their rights, options, and benefits before making decisions.
VSIP + VERA: Should You Take the Money and Retire Early?
A VSIP/VERA can be a tempting offer for federal employees. These are some important considerations for those weighing one of these offers.
Fork in the Road: A Comprehensive Guide to Deferred Resignation for Federal Employees
These are important considerations for federal employees wondering if they should take the deferred resignation offer from OPM.
What’s the Catch? Too Good to Be True? “Deferred Resignation”, Buyouts and Paid Administrative Leave
Federal employees who feared working under President Trump may be shocked. Buyouts took on a completely different form with up to 8 months of pay. Here are the details.
Trump Administration Offers Buyouts to Nearly All Federal Employees
Buyouts were predicted in a recent FedSmith article. They occurred faster than expected. Here is more information.
Is There a Buyout in Your Future and Will You Take It?
Would you accept a $25,000 buyout (or more) to leave government service? How about $40,000? Are you ready to make a decision? Think about it now instead of later.
VERA and VSIP: A Guide to Early Federal Retirement
What are the VERA and VSIP? Should federal employees utilize these if they are eligible to do so? These are some considerations.
