Resources for Employees Facing an Unexpected Retirement
As some federal government workers consider whether to resign or retire from their career, experts say there are things people should do now to protect themselves. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan speaks with a federal retirement expert on what to know.
Be Prepared
Join NARFE and be included in their national legislative program that is being advanced in Congress by a team of registered lobbyists backed by an informed network of grassroots activists in every state and congressional district, as well as a member-supported Political Action Committee (PAC). You will find assistance through the NARFE Federal Benefits Institute's webinars and federal benefits experts, NARFE keeps members informed of any changes that might occur in your federal benefits, helping you take charge of those benefits and your financial future.
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Check out the columns that will keep you informed of the latest news on what is happening at the Govexec.com Pay and Benefits pages https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/?oref=ge-nav
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Sign up for one of our ​3 services to help employees prepare for an early departure
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Full Pre-Retirement Consultations
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Midcareer Consultations for Employees in transition and who may be eligible for early retirement
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And our latest Chaos retirement application review service: Discontinued Service, Deferred, Voluntary Early or Regular Retirement: Schedule a Session with One of Our Specialists to Review Your Retirement Application $600 fee includes: A review of your CSRS or FERS and FEGLI applications. This service includes up to a one-hour virtual consultation to answer your questions. The applications to retire look deceptively simple, but once you start to fill them out, you may have questions. It is important to get it right the first time, to avoid mistakes that may delay processing your retirement benefits. This is only a review of your application along with some tips on preparing for the transition from employee to annuitant.
Type "CHAOS" in the message box when requesting this particular service.
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Watch the Federal Employee Explainer Series video below. Examine the impact of the recent executive orders on federal employee benefits. Speakers: Tammy Flanagan, founder and principal retirement specialist, Retire Federal, NARFE
