Should I Stay or Should I Go?

When:  Mar 12, 2026 from 14:00 to 16:30 (ET)

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET

 

2025 was a tough year for federal employees, and 2026 may bring more challenges. With changes at work and new responsibilities, it’s understandable to consider your options. Making informative, proactive choices about your future is important for long-term stability. Knowing how your decisions can affect you over time helps set you up for success. Careful planning is the foundation of a secure and independent future. To help, NARFE’s federal benefits specialist Tony Opat will lead a detailed discussion on federal employment topics, including:

  • Considering retirement or resignation
  • Reviewing the big picture of federal retirement income
  • Understanding various types of retirement and separation incentive eligibility
  • Reviewing creditable service
  • Securing important documents that may be needed for retirement processing
  • Introducing the new OPM Online Retirement System

 A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Join us and Tony Opat at 2 p.m. EST on March 12, 2026, to learn more about the Federal Employees Retirement System's (FERS) Basic Benefit Plan and all the options available to you.