What is VERA? VERA, often called an “early out,” stands for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and allows eligible FERS employees to retire earlier than they normally could under standard retirement rules. It’s a tool agencies use during...
Exploring Health Share Programs as a Cost-Saving Alternative Health insurance can be confusing and expensive. If you’re one of the many people who don’t qualify for a subsidy through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you might be searching for cost-saving alternatives...
Since news of the deferred resignation program first emerged, many federal employees have wondered if negative changes could also be coming to the Thrift Savings Plan and how they could be impacted. In this article, we will examine the advantages and disadvantages of...
What could change with the TSP under this administration? The President of the United States can influence changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) indirectly through legislative action or by signing bills passed by Congress. However, direct authority to make changes...
Are you prepared to go months in retirement without full pay? Processing your annuity cannot begin until after your date of separation from your agency for retirement. Your agency will complete your retirement package and submit it to the payroll office, then issue...
