Webinar Series on Career Transition and Financial Planning

Tuesday, March 25 - Thursday, April 24

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AFSA is pleased to announce a series of webinars with speakers who have presented at FSI and/or are subject matter experts who can provide invaluable advice regarding transitioning from your government career and with financial planning. Additionally, AFSA’s Vice President for USAID will present on details regarding government benefits for departing USAID personnel. Details of each webinar and registration information are provided below.

MANAGING YOUR FINANCES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES: RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Karen P. Schaeffer, Schaeffer Financial LLC

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 12-1:15 p.m.

Highlights include:

What happens to your health insurance, life insurance and other benefits if you lose your job or retire
Who should say “yes” to Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)
How to avoid missteps with retirement decisions, including with Social Security
Techniques for surviving without a paycheck
The appropriate use of debt
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), including the pros and cons of withdrawals
Question and Answer session

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Ms. Schaeffer is the co-founder of Schaeffer Financial LLC, a financial consulting firm in suburban Washington, D.C. She has been advising clients for over forty years and has a diverse client base, including Foreign Service personnel. Karen is currently certified by the Certified Financial Planner Board and has served as Chair of the Financial Planning Standards Board.

RETIRED, RESIGNED, RIF’D: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?

AFSA Vice President for USAID Randy Chester

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 12 - 1 p.m.

Highlights include:

Differences in benefits between what happens if you retire, resign or are RIF’d
Distinctions based on grade
Question and Answer session

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NAVIGATING OPTIONS IN THE JOB MARKET

Jo Weech, Exemplary Consultants Global

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 12 – 1:15 p.m.

Highlights include:

Hacks for your next career move
How to use AI to your advantage
Leveraging social media
How to find relevant jobs
Handout on Resources on Executive Recruitment
Question and Answer Session

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Ms. Weech is a seasoned and dynamic talent acquisition leader who trains global recruiters. She has reverse engineered the job search to assist those in transition, and has worked with many groups, and is quite familiar with the Foreign Service.

MAKING SMART MONEY DECISIONS TODAY

Dwayne Jackson, Principal, Rembert Pendleton Jackson, an investment advisory firm

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 12-1:15 p.m.

Highlights include:

Evaluating expenses
Investing wisely in a volatile market
What to do about the TSP
Cash Reserves
Questions and Answers

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Mr. Jackson became a principal at Rembert Pendleton Jackson, an investment firm and fiduciary, in 2006. He focuses on guiding federal government employees through the financial and investment planning process. Specializing in the areas of asset protection and wealth accumulation, he owned his own financial and investment advisory firm prior to joining RPJ.

YOUR NEXT JUMP

Tim Lo, Co-Founder of Your Next Jump

Webinar On Demand

Finally, Tim Lo, a frequent presenter at the JSTP and Co-Founder of Your Next Jump, a career counseling firm, invites you to view his webinar online. The webinar will help you understand what private employers are looking for and how to translate your federal experience into a compelling private-sector résumé. He covers résumé writing, interview preparation, salary negotiations, and the most important part of job searching - networking. Tim focuses on real-world strategies to confidently position yourself and to gain the tools you need to successfully transition into the private section.

Here are the links to access his Webinar (please copy and paste):

YourNextJump.com/fedexit

YourNextJump.com/fedexit-asl (American Sign Language)