Buyouts and early retirements: What to consider in changing economy

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Companies are offering buyouts to employees to cut costs amid economic uncertainty.

Workers facing buyouts must consider their financial health and long-term plans.

Buyouts can offer benefits like early retirement but also have financial drawbacks such as tax implications.

Consulting a financial advisor is recommended before accepting a buyout offer.

In recent weeks, as major companies have reported their quarterly results, a picture of how the current economic conditions are impacting workforces has become clearer.

As companies are looking to save money to prepare for the financial strain of tariffs, loss of funding through government cuts, and continuing to battle inflation, many have started offering workers buyouts in an effort to save on overall operating cos