The Ultimate Guide to Buying Back Military Time for Federal Employees
Update: 2025-09-23
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Are you a federal employee who also served in the military? Did you know you can buy back your military time to boost your FERS pension and even retire earlier?
In this episode of All About FERS, John walks you through everything you need to know about military buyback, including:
✅ What buying back military time really means
✅ How the cost is calculated (and why timing matters)
✅ The powerful benefits
✅ When it might not make sense to buy back your time
✅ Step-by-step guidance on how to start the process
For many federal employees, this can be one of the smartest financial moves you ever make, but there are exceptions.
Don’t miss this ultimate guide to making an informed decision.
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