VERA Early Retirement: Great Opportunity or Financial Trap?

Thinking about taking a VERA (Voluntary Early Retirement Authority) offer? Before you decide, make sure you understand the benefits and pitfalls that come with it.

In this episode, John breaks down:

✅ What VERA early retirement really means
✅ Who qualifies - and when it's offered
✅ The big advantages, like keeping your FEHB and avoiding layoffs
✅ The hidden traps, like lower pensions, delayed FERS supplements, and potential TSP penalties

Whether VERA is a great opportunity or a financial trap depends entirely on your situation, and understanding the fine print could save your retirement.