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

In this episode, Dan and Katelyn engage in a Q&A with Alan Lescht, founder and managing shareholder of Alan Lescht & Associates, P.C. As a DC employment attorney, Alan brings his expertise to the discussion, offering a professional perspective on ... Read More

17-page PDF from the FEDZONE Vault by Ed Zurndorfer: “Early Retirement (VERA) Planning For FERS Employees”  Click Here to Read Early Retirement (VERA) Planning For FERS Employees Click Here to Read Edward A. Zurndorfer is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, ... 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

Well. It’s been quite a couple of weeks for Feds, hasn’t it? From the issuance of numerous executive orders calling for a return to in-person work, a hiring freeze, and enhanced accountability across all levels of the federal government to ... 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