Congress debated eliminating the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Supplement – but the final law preserved it. However, the threat exposed real risk. For many, this supplement is the bridge between federal retirement and Social Security. Early retirees were watching closely ... Read More

Federal employees weighing retirement in 2025 face a tough decision. Do you leave at your minimum retirement age (MRA) and take the FERS Supplement until 62, or do you push through to 62 or later and secure the permanent 1.1% pension ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn discuss navigating agency defunding and challenging unjust security clearance revocations, emphasizing the importance of understanding your options, federal protections, thorough planning, and maintaining financial security. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees ... Read More

When news about possible agency defunding starts making the rounds, it’s natural to have questions about your job and your plans for the future. We talk with Feds every day who are trying to figure out what a situation like ... Read More

In January 2025, federal agencies were directed to end remote work, requiring their employees to return to the office full-time. As a Fed, you could be okay with the RTO mandate. Perhaps you like the idea of in-person collaboration and ... Read More

Amid copious early retirement offers and the looming threat of a government-wide Reduction in Force (RIF), many federal employees are feeling uncertain about their future retirement options. Whether you’re nearing retirement or just beginning to consider your long-term financial plans, ... Read More

Ed and Dan provide a thorough overview of OPM’s decision to grant federal agencies the authority to offer early retirement through Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA). They discuss the eligibility requirements, benefits, and potential impact of this offer on federal ... Read More

In conjunction with the administration’s offer of purported “deferred resignations” to most federal employees, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will grant federal agencies the authority to offer early retirement to employees in the form of a Voluntary Early Retirement ... Read More