OPM's deferred resignation email has caused a lot of confusion among federal employees. What kind of financial impact will it have on you? How should you adjust your plans? Should you change your TSP? What can you do to protect yourself against financial hardship? What do we know about VERA/VSIP rumors?
In this video, Thiago Glieger, CFP®, financial planner and advisor to federal employees, shares what he's been speaking about with reporters and attorneys so that you can have a better sense of how to prepare. Thiago gives important considerations that every federal employee should be thinking about moving forward, and offers practical tips on helping you make sure that you are in a stronger financial position to handle uncertainty.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
OPM’s Memo, Guidance Regarding Deferred Resignation Program: https://chcoc.gov/content/guidance-regarding-deferred-resignation-program
OPM – Fork In the Road FAQ: https://www.opm.gov/fork/faq
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0:00 Intro and what I'll discuss
1:00 Debunking a big myth
1:25 What we know about your benefits
3:15 What employment attorneys have to say
3:48 Questions you should be asking
4:52 How to prepare yourself financially
10:03 How should this affect your TSP and portfolio
12:25 Other considerations for those who already feel financially strong
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