Federal Report
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Today\'s the day Americans get a new commander-in-chief and, as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey points out, federal workers get a new CEO.
January 20, 2009 -
If you are off work today, enjoy yourself. The great thing about the government, according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, is that we take it for granted.
January 19, 2009 -
Most federal workers have a three-day weekend coming up. Thanks to the Inauguration, most Washington area feds will have 4-days off. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has details on who works, who gets paid and how much.
January 15, 2009 -
Thanks to an extended benefits open season, feds who just learned they will have heavy medical costs this year still have time to set up a bigger tax-saving Flexible Spending Account. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why and how.
January 14, 2009 -
Inauguration Day has turned into a battle between folks who think security has gone crazy and those who worry that it may not be tight enough. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the rules for surviving Jan. 20th in DC.
January 13, 2009 -
Looking for a top political job in the Obama administration? It helps if you have a political IOU, are a super star or are a former Clinton era appointee who wants to come in from the cold. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells how to spot them.
January 12, 2009 -
It\'s January and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s time to check the batteries in your B.S. Meter. Take a look at his Federal Report today... and then relax.
January 09, 2009 -
At High Noon on January 20th thousands of political appointees, including many of your bosses, will cease to exist. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the walk-the-plank rules for the politicals.
January 08, 2009 -
Want to depress a friend or coworker? If so, ask him or her how their 401(k) plan did in 2008 because Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the numbers.
January 07, 2009 -
Most federal and postal workers are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System. But FERS is very different from the old civil service pension program. Benefits expert John Elliott tells Senior Correspondent Mike Causey how to maximize your FERS benefits.
January 05, 2009 -
The health insurance open season has been extended. So what does it mean? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey provides a checklist.
January 02, 2009 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey offers some guidance for younger employees.
January 01, 2009 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is off, but we\'re counting down the Most Popular Columns of 2008. It\'s a win-win situation!
December 31, 2008 -
Many feds are downright paranoid over the status of their bonus holiday, the reality of their January pay raise or fearful about the 2009 COLA for retirees. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says relax. Almost all is well.
December 30, 2008 -
Stuffing yourself is okay. It\'s legal. It\'s the holidays. But bear in mind that the health insurance hunting season ends soon. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s got some tips you can take with you on this holiday.
December 29, 2008