Use it before you loose it
From Fed Pilot Podcast by Kevin Jones
February 5, 2026 · 1 min · Episode 183
About this episode
This episode clarifies the misconceptions around the use-it-or-lose-it leave policy for federal employees and offers practical planning advice.
Most federal employees think use-it-or-lose-it hits on September 30 — but that’s a costly myth. At a FedPilot workshop, we clarified when the leave year actually ends and what you must do now to protect your hours. A few simple planning moves can save hundreds of hours — and real money at retirement. This is exactly the kind of clear, practical guidance FedPilot workshops deliver. #FederalRetirement #SurvivorBenefits #RetirementPlanning #FERS #CSRS #FederalEmployee #FinancialSecurity #RetirementWorkshop
People in this episode
Host: Kevin Jones
Topics covered
- federal employee leave
- retirement planning
- financial security
- workshop guidance
- use-it-or-lose-it
Keywords
- federal employees
- leave year
- retirement
- financial planning
- workshop
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FedPilot, FERS, CSRS
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