Nov 4, 2025
Thinking about taking a VERA (Voluntary Early Retirement Authority) offer? Before you decide, make sure you understand the benefits and pitfalls that come with it.
In this episode, John breaks down:
✅ What VERA early retirement really means
✅ Who qualifies - and when it’s offered
✅ The big advantages, like...
Nov 3, 2025
Ever wonder what questions other federal employees are asking as they plan for retirement? In this special episode, we’re taking you inside our recent in-person workshop, where we spent the day with federal employees diving deep into their benefits, tax planning, and retirement strategies.
From understanding the 2026...
Oct 29, 2025
Did you know that a trust could be taxed at up to 40%?
If your trust isn’t set up correctly, you could unintentionally send nearly half your estate to the IRS.
That is why in this episode, Micah breaks down how inherited TSPs and IRAs are taxed when a trust is listed as the beneficiary and why so many estate plans...
Oct 28, 2025
When is the best time to retire from the federal government? Choosing your retirement date isn’t just about flipping a calendar; it can determine how much you actually take home.
In this All About FERS episode, Christian breaks down:
✅ The most strategic retirement dates (and why they matter)
✅ How your annual...
Oct 21, 2025
Retirement isn’t just about leaving your job.
It’s about maintaining your security, dignity, and lifestyle for decades.
In this episode of All About FERS, John breaks down the looming retirement crisis facing federal employees.
Discover what past generations got wrong about retirement, why planning for just 10 years...