The Fed15 Podcast: Stay or Leave? Evaluating Your Federal Career and Navigating RIF

Dan and Katelyn discuss the return-to-work mandate, focusing on key considerations for deciding whether to stay in or leave federal employment. They then transition into a Q&A-style discussion on RIF (Reduction in Force), addressing common and pressing questions. Articles & Resources Covered The Return-to-Work Mandate: Should I Stay or Should I Go? • https://stwserve.com/the-return-to-wo... How to Navigate the Reduction in Force (RIF) Process: Questions & Answers • https://stwserve.com/how-to-navigate-... Life After Reduction in Force (RIF): Know the Rules Around the Reemployment Priority List for Your Agency • https://stwserve.com/life-after-reduc... https://www.stwserve.com/blog If you’d like to meet with an STWS advisor, pick a spot on our calendar here: https://stwserve.com/meet-with-us/ Register for Webinars: https://stwserve.com/register In response to the return-to-work mandate, Dan explores key factors to consider when deciding whether to stay or leave your job. He covers topics such as feasibility, preserving your benefits, early retirement, and health insurance. Katelyn goes over a Q&A for Reduction in force. She goes over important questions addressing from how to prepare for a RIF, benefits impact, TSP funds, investments, transition opportunities/rehire list, severance pay and pension calculations. **DISCLAIMER – THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE** The Fed15 podcast is presented by Serving Those Who Serve, a financial planning practice serving federal government employees and retirees all over the country. This podcast is presented for information and entertainment only and is not intended to be taken as financial advice. All listeners should consult their personal advisors before taking any action. The opinions expressed therein are not the opinions of Raymond James or Serving Those Who Serve. Insurance policies have exclusions and/or limitations. The cost and availability of life insurance depend on factors such as age, health and the type and amount of insurance purchased. As with most financial decisions, there are expenses associated with the purchase of life insurance. Policies commonly have mortality and expense charges. In addition, if a policy is surrendered prematurely, there may be surrender charges and income tax implications. Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the insurance company. Any information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. There is no assurance any of the trends mentioned will continue or forecasts will occur. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected. Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.