Federal Employees Retirement & Benefits Podcast by CD Financial

VSIP Offered - Should I Take it? DoD & Other Agencies

Charles Dzama Season 2 Episode 59

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"You can’t control the offer, but you can control your plan."

If you’ve received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) offer—especially within the Department of Defense or federal agencies like BLM—this episode is for you. We break down what the $25,000 payment really means for your retirement, when it might make sense to accept it, and how to prepare if you're on the fence or facing a RIF (Reduction in Force).

Chapters
0:00 - What is VSIP, and who qualifies
0:36 - The real value of $25,000 after taxes
1:18 - Should you accept VSIP if you’re already planning to retire?
1:35 - Why having a plan matters
2:22 - A real scenario: Air Force couple facing uncertainty - Why written income plans make a difference
3:11 - Making yourself financially bulletproof

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