It's HERE...Prepare For FERS Benefit Changes (and How to Plan)

The House approved and passed the reconciliation bill in a historic moment in the US earlier this week. Federal employees are now one step closer to having significant changes to Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).

The approved and passed bill now heads to the Senate with new changes surrounding the high-5 pension formula, FERS Supplement, FEHB, and various others. Thiago Glieger, CFP® covers what federal employees need to know so that they can stay prepared and plan accordingly. He also covers what to expect next from Congress, how to assess a VSIP, and debunks some myths and misinformation being circulated online.

0:00 - Intro
0:35 - High-3 Change to High-5 Updates
1:32 - FERS Pension Annuity Contribution Updates
1:46 - FERS Supplement Updates
2:45 - Prudent Financial Planning
3:38 - FEHB Voucher Updates, and Planning for Healthcare
5:10 - Dual Employment Statuses for Federal Employees
5:38 - Why This Bill May Be Passed Faster
6: 11 - Example of Senate Voting
7:15 - VSIP Offerings and How to Assess Them

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