Design your own buyout for December and January

December and January are often the best months to retire if you want to maximize your lump sum payment of annual leave that can amount to a “design-your-own buyout.” That’s why the period between Dec. 31 and Jan. 3 sees the largest surge in retirements year-after-year. Benefits expert Tammy Flanagan answers your questions on this episode of Your Turn with Mike Causey.