Federal Report
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In some federal offices, you will likely attend as many funerals as going away parties over the next couple of years. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that despite predictions of a brain-drain, retirements are actually down.
July 30, 2009 -
If the nation does get a new health care reform system what impact will that have on your current federal health plan...Mike Causey talks with some experts including a few with long memories.
July 28, 2009 -
Due to forces beyond anybody\'s control the retirement tidal wave, the Tsunami that was supposed to render Uncle Sam brain-drained has been cancelled. Mike Causey asks the experts what happened.
July 21, 2009 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that straight and gay workers in most federal agencies may have to wait a while - a long while - before they get the same domestic partner benefits that have been extended to State Department\'s Foreign Service staff.
July 17, 2009 -
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Federal benefits expert John Elliott does a lot of mid-career and pre-retirement seminars at federal agencies all over the country. He’s even done them for feds stationed overseas. One of the things he’s learned by…
July 14, 2009 -
Were you thrilled at the prospect of getting a $250 economic stimulus check this May? Welcome to the club! Are you confused about how it will work? Again, welcome to the club. Check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column for a rundown on the who, what, and when part of the story.
July 10, 2009 -
If the boss offered you early retirement right now, would you take it? That may be an academic question for most feds, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says for the Postal workers it\'s an up-close-and-personal option.
July 09, 2009 -
A FERS Flu epidemic is leaving some federal offices undermanned, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says a cure may be on the way.
July 08, 2009 -
According to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, the F-word is being heard more and more each day in federal agencies. What it means, Mike says, is don\'t quit your daytime job.
July 07, 2009 -
July 4th greetings, from the heart, from Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
July 03, 2009 -
The President\'s decision to freeze the salaries of highly paid White House aides got the attention of a lot of people in the career ranks of the civil service. Many have let Senior Correspondent Mike Causey hear about it.
July 02, 2009 -
Guest - OPM Director John Berry(rebroadcast of 5/13)
July 01, 2009 -
Two things happen when you retire from the government. Your income drops and you lose an important tax break that you might not even know you have. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the story and a possible solution.
July 01, 2009 -
When you are about to have a baby, whether it is your first or your fifth, things change. Big time. Which is why the subject of today\'s column is baby-proofing your finances.
June 26, 2009